By Elliott Wenzler, Post-Independent
A proposal to restrict big-rig truckers from using the left lane in certain high-risk areas of Interstate 70 through Colorado’s mountains moved closer to becoming law Tuesday after the state House gave near-unanimous support of the idea.
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Senate Bill 100, brought by Western Slope lawmakers, would also expand where truckers are required to carry chains during winter months.
After sponsors amended the bill, it now also requires the Colorado Department of Transportation to look into whether the state should temporarily close roadways to truckers during snowstorms. That would be part of a study into the economic and safety impacts of commercial vehicle incidents during inclement weather.
After its introduction, the sponsors changed the measure in several other key aspects, with the lane limitations and chain requirements being somewhat narrowed along the way.
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