So much trash in this area. Several groups living in tents in this area next to on/off ramps. This keeps being reported to Adams County and they aren’t taking action and they keep kicking the can over to CDOT while the conditions continue to worsen.

Sad how disgusting that area is now. I wonder why they aren’t discussing it with CDOT then so get it cleaned up and taken care of.

They want us to contact CDOT. That’s what they have said anytime I have reported this area. Wiping their hands clean of it.

Yep that’s been my same experience. I have also reported this to CDOT. Unincorporated Adams County neighborhoods keep getting neglected by the county for service and maintenance.

I reported to CDOT as well once I found out. Never got a response.

What else can we all do?

Maybe you could stop complaining about it & instead pick it up yourself and call it a day...?

Send an email to gina.quintana@state.co.us at CDOT. Gina is a citizens advocate who is aware of the issue and has been responsive to emails so far. Perhaps more concerned community members reaching out to her will help get things expedited.

Not my job to clean up after them but thanks for your advice!

Thank you for the info and email. I’ll definitely do that

There’s a crew out there this afternoon starting to do some clean up!

Fantastic!
And to the anonymous user, our group does a lot of cleanup in our neighborhood and beyond, especially on walking trails. I don't know why you are on this app.

It’s great that a crew came to clean up but the root of the trash problem is the homeless encampment that has started and will continue to grow if unchecked. Is there something that can be done about finding these people proper shelters to be in?

Thank you for turning this in to make our community a better place. Please join our Sherrelwood Neighborhood Organization to keep up with current events & public/neighborhood meetings with Adams County Departments and the Sheriff. We also do volunteer cleanups & are always engaged with the county when it comes to improvements for our area.
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Still a homeless encampment in this area. Trash problem will not be resolved until they move them to a shelter.

@clayton Please send an email to gina.quintana@state.co.us at CDOT. Gina is a citizens advocate who is aware of the issue. Adams County says this area is up to CDOT.

I sent her an email about a month ago. The trash pick up happened pretty quickly after that. The homelessness problem was only halfway addressed. They cleaned up one side but the side where the sleezy hotel is still has people camped out.

Agreed. I think o we have to keep holding Gina, CDOT and Adam’s County accountable to solve these issues. I try to remember to call/email weekly and be the squeaky wheel because otherwise they just don’t take action or have resources.

We have done our best to resolve the issue. Please call the Code Compliance Supervisor at 720-523-6833 with questions or concerns. Thank you.