Map Atlas information conflict question

There are no CMV restrictions on Independence Pass / SR 82 except when closed for the season.

Don't know why they would post signage regarding the 35' you mentioned unless it's for a branch road.

 

Even tho it's highlighted in yellow, designating it a STAA truck route, I expected to see it listed in the (Colorado) restricted routes list.
But it is not. Hmmm, very baffling why it should be shown in the RM MCRA that way.

jbee, You say no restrictions, however there are restrictions. Nothing over 35' long.

 

Where is this listed??

Disregard, I found it. It's buried in the CO DOT website. West Aspen to East of Aspen 5 miles (West side of Independence Pass)

 

On the road itself. I'll have to go back and get a screen capture off Google Street View.

But in the meantime, here is what's on wikipedia:

Colorado State Highway 82:
"The narrow roadway, switchbacks, steep 6% grades and steep, sometimes unguarded dropoffs on either approach to the pass have also led CDOT to impose 10 mph (16 km/h) speed limits at the turns. Some types of vehicles are banned from the pass year-round. Oversized and overweight vehicles are prohibited, as well as any vehicle or vehicle combinations longer than 35 feet (11 m). As a practical matter this excludes tractor trailers, buses and recreational vehicles.

Some truck drivers have used the pass despite the prohibition. They are generally either unaware of the restriction and following routes plotted by their GPS devices, or aware of it and willing to risk the fine for the sake of the time and distance saved. The resulting accidents have forced the closure of the pass. CDOT has put in larger signs advising drivers of the ban and worked with GPS device manufacturers so their software notes the restriction. Aspen officials have suggested the fines be increased as well."

 

Weird. All the other roads have their hgt width and wgt restrictions shown and none appear for SR 82 on the main list except for when it's closed for the season.

And I tend to trust Wikipedia not all that much. Even in your own citation, it states right there "As a practical matter this excludes tractor trailers, buses and recreational vehicles."

It's confusing at best. However, based on what your personal knowledge is, I'll go with someone who knows the area.

And after using Google earth and looking at the d*mn switchbacks, I'd be taking the long way around.

 

It is confusing, and wikipedia also seems contradictory in the final wording of their statements. I typically don't use it for any reference.
I'm not from or in the area, in fact it's been many years since I was on SR 82.
You're right about the switchbacks. That's one road to avoid if you expect 55 mph speeds. lol And where "taking the long way around" will save you time.

BTW, when it said "this EXCLUDES...", I believe they meant those vehicles are excluded from being on SR 82 legally.
I didn't take it as it excludes them from the 35' restriction.

 

But it's preceded by "any vehicle or vehicle combinations longer than 35 feet (11 m)", therefore the "exclusions" are "from the road", not excluding them from the "prohibition".

Think about it, what good would a prohibition of larger vehicles be if all the largest common vehicles are excluded from it?

 

That area is VERY tight. Fun on a bike but would absolutely suck in a truck.

 

Sort of like how Tennessee has US 129 as a highlighted route and it's restricted in North Carolina.