Site work and paving for a road / highway in Gunnison, Colorado. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

This project includes completion of a trail from the Airport Road at the beginning of the W Mtn trail across the southern boundary of the Gunnison-Crested butte Regional Airport to Gold Basin Road. The project includes significant costs associated with the construction of bridges and boardwalks. the trail will provide access to Hartman Rocks Recreational Area, the Whitewater Park and the western border of the city. This portion has considerable wetlands and will require careful design. A GOCO planning grant could be sought in 2023 to explore the complexities of use of airport land with the Federal Aviation Administration, and various habitat impacts such as wetlands and Sage Grouse. The County is a key partner in this project and this project needs to become a County priority for this project to move forward. As of September 20, 2023, this project is included in the City of Gunnison's 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and funding allotted for FY 2025 and FY 2026. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.