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Is Hwy 83 Colorado Springs to Denver a good alternate to I-25?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by JC1971, Jan 5, 2022.

  1. Jan 5, 2022 #1
    JC1971

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    Just noticed it on the map. Are there any advantages to it? I was wondering if it avoided the higher elevations of Monument and Castle Rock and maybe if it was less windy.
     
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  3. Jan 5, 2022 #2
    86scotty

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    Lots of lights, lots of traffic, lots of hills, lots of curves, lots of subdivisions, lots of cars, etc. Get it?
     
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  4. Jan 5, 2022 #3
    JC1971

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    Yep. I took it it. Like you said, a lot of curves and it was still windy in spots(I was empty). Maybe not as windy as I-25 would have been. I didn't really think the traffic was too bad in the middle of the day. Rush hour would probably be a different story. It's a good alternate route if there's a major wreck on I-25.
     
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