US 287 from Ft. Collins to Laramie vs I25 and I80

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Midnightrider909, Jul 15, 2020.

  1. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    It's a nice change of scenery.
     
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  3. Crude Truckin'

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    My company pays me to go to Cheyenne and down, so its bonus material too.
     
  4. me myself and I

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    Accidental Trucker Road Train Member

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    It's a real nice drive, I think, but may be wise to avoid it during camper season or extreme winter weather. The Fort Collins traffic mess is a big consideration, I used to come through at 10 at night, so it didn't much matter. Next time, I'll have to try the cutoff road to check it out.

    I've been told you can stay on the two lane and get on 25 past the coop, also, should that become convenient. ;)
     
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    Crude Truckin' Alien Spacecraft

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    I missed that one.
     
  7. striker

    striker Road Train Member

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    Exactly, we deliver to the fireworks place on 287 So. of Laramie, the only approved route from Denver is 25 to 80 to 287, god help you if FoCo PD, CSP or Larimer SO catch on with a placarded load on 287 without a valid reason

    It actually used to be an approved route, about 15 yrs ago they changed it.
     
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