Interstate 25 North - Trinidad to Aguilar

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Interstate 25U.S. 87
Interstate 25 U.S. 85 U.S. 87 North
I-25/U.S. 85-87 enters the Centennial State through Raton Pass (el. 7,834 feet).
I-25/U.S. 85-87 enters the Centennial State through Raton Pass (el. 7,834 feet).
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The BNSF Railroad siding of Wootton lies just west of Interstate 25 by Raton Creek.
The BNSF Railroad siding of Wootton lies just west of Interstate 25 by Raton Creek.
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A scenic overlook lines the east side of Interstate 25 by Fishers Peak Mesa.
A scenic overlook lines the east side of Interstate 25 by Fishers Peak Mesa.
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A folded diamond interchange connects Interstate 25 with Old Raton Pass Road to Wootton at Exit 2.
A folded diamond interchange connects Interstate 25 with Old Raton Pass Road to Wootton at Exit 2.
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Exit 6 constitutes a set of right in right out (RIRO) ramps for Gallinas.
Exit 6 constitutes a set of right in right out (RIRO) ramps for Gallinas.
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The folded diamond interchange at Exit 8 joins Interstate 25 with ranch roads to Spring Creek.
The folded diamond interchange at Exit 8 joins Interstate 25 with ranch roads to Spring Creek.
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Interstate 25 advances north by Fishers Peak and the small town of Starkville to Exit 11 for Santa Fe Trail (CR 69.3), Toupal Drive and CR 69.1.
Interstate 25 advances north by Fishers Peak and the small town of Starkville to Exit 11 for Santa Fe Trail (CR 69.3), Toupal Drive and CR 69.1.
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A weigh station for commercial trucks operates along the northbound entrance ramp at Exit 11.
A weigh station for commercial trucks operates along the northbound entrance ramp at Exit 11.
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Costing $12.6 million, work underway from July 2021 to late 2022 converted the diamond interchange at Exit 11 into a dumbbell with roundabouts. A new bridge was also built across I-25, 100 feet south of the original, along with a 10 foot wide sidewalk and street lighting.1
Costing $12.6 million, work underway from July 2021 to late 2022 converted the diamond interchange at Exit 11 into a dumbbell with roundabouts. A new bridge was also built across I-25, 100 feet south of the original, along with a 10 foot wide sidewalk and street lighting.1
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The Trinidad Weigh Station
The Trinidad Weigh Station
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Van Buren Street is the first of four exits from Interstate 25 north for the city of Trinidad.
Van Buren Street is the first of four exits from Interstate 25 north for the city of Trinidad.
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Van Buren Street links I-25 at CR 20.8 with Santa Fe Trail, 0.36 miles east from Exit 13A.
Van Buren Street links I-25 at CR 20.8 with Santa Fe Trail, 0.36 miles east from Exit 13A.
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SH 12 is part of the Highways of Legend scenic byway. The state highway begins at Exit 13B.
SH 12 is part of the Highways of Legend scenic byway. The state highway begins at Exit 13B.
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Exit 13B is a diamond interchange with SH 12 along W Main Street. SH 12 follows Santa Fe Trail north across the Purgatoire River to a roundabout with Animas Street. SH 12 turns west along a stair stepped route onto Robinson Avenue for Jansen and the Picketwire Valley.
Exit 13B is a diamond interchange with SH 12 along W Main Street. SH 12 follows Santa Fe Trail north across the Purgatoire River to a roundabout with Animas Street. SH 12 turns west along a stair stepped route onto Robinson Avenue for Jansen and the Picketwire Valley.
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Traveling 70.39 miles overall, SH 12 runs west across Park Plateau to Stonewall and north along the Sangre De Cristo Mountains to La Veta and U.S. 160.
Traveling 70.39 miles overall, SH 12 runs west across Park Plateau to Stonewall and north along the Sangre De Cristo Mountains to La Veta and U.S. 160.
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U.S. 160 west and SH 239 (Freedom Road) south tie into I-25 at a diamond interchange (Exit 15) with Goddard Avenue in one mile.
U.S. 160 west and SH 239 (Freedom Road) south tie into I-25 at a diamond interchange (Exit 15) with Goddard Avenue in one mile.
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Interstate 25 spans the Purgatoire River west of the Trinidad business district.
Interstate 25 spans the Purgatoire River west of the Trinidad business district.
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Interstate 25 was reconstructed around Downtown Trinidad in 2009-11. Ramps at Animas and University Street were removed and a new exchange built further south at Main Street.
Interstate 25 was reconstructed around Downtown Trinidad in 2009-11. Ramps at Animas and University Street were removed and a new exchange built further south at Main Street.
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Fishers Peak rises to the southeast of Trinidad.
Fishers Peak rises to the southeast of Trinidad.
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Interstate 25 north continues along a viaduct over SH 12 (University Street) to a modified diamond interchange (Exit 14) with Commercial Street and Colorado Avenue.
Interstate 25 north continues along a viaduct over SH 12 (University Street) to a modified diamond interchange (Exit 14) with Commercial Street and Colorado Avenue.
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U.S. 160 travels 152.96 miles from I-25/U.S. 85-87 in Trinidad to the Kansas state line east of Walsh.
U.S. 160 travels 152.96 miles from I-25/U.S. 85-87 in Trinidad to the Kansas state line east of Walsh.
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U.S. 160 (Kit Carson Trail) leads 6.16 miles northeast from I-25 to the west end of U.S. 350. 72.46 miles in length, U.S. 350 runs northeast to U.S. 50 at La Junta.
U.S. 160 (Kit Carson Trail) leads 6.16 miles northeast from I-25 to the west end of U.S. 350. 72.46 miles in length, U.S. 350 runs northeast to U.S. 50 at La Junta.
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SH 239 spurs 3.27 miles northeast from I-25/U.S. 160 to CR 32 and CR 239 at El Moro.
SH 239 spurs 3.27 miles northeast from I-25/U.S. 160 to CR 32 and CR 239 at El Moro.
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Goddard Avenue extends 0.69 miles west from U.S. 160 to Arizona Avenue in the residential street grid of Trinidad.
Goddard Avenue extends 0.69 miles west from U.S. 160 to Arizona Avenue in the residential street grid of Trinidad.
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Interstate 25 U.S. 85 U.S. 87 North U.S. 160 West
U.S. 160 west overlaps with I-25/U.S. 85-87 north for 38.22 miles between Trinidad and Walsenburg.
U.S. 160 west overlaps with I-25/U.S. 85-87 north for 38.22 miles between Trinidad and Walsenburg.
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Business Spur I-25 (Lynn Road) angles southwest 1.97 miles from Exit 34 to Fir and Main Streets in the town of Aguilar.
Business Spur I-25 (Lynn Road) angles southwest 1.97 miles from Exit 34 to Fir and Main Streets in the town of Aguilar.
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Business Spur I-25 ties into I-25/U.S. 160 at a diamond interchange (Exit 34) with County Road 60 at the unincorporated community of Lynn.
Business Spur I-25 ties into I-25/U.S. 160 at a diamond interchange (Exit 34) with County Road 60 at the unincorporated community of Lynn.
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The central branch of the Highway of Legends scenic byway heads west from Aguilar along the Arisphota River to SH 12 at Cucharas Pass.
The central branch of the Highway of Legends scenic byway heads west from Aguilar along the Arisphota River to SH 12 at Cucharas Pass.
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References:

  1. I-25 Exit 11 Interchange Improvements. Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), project web site. Page accessed January 5, 2022.

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Page Updated Wednesday January 05, 2022.