Colorado Transportation director gives Jefferson County officials an ultimatum: plan for the missing link to the metro beltway.
"Colorado Department of Transportation director Tom Norton couldn't have been any clearer when he spoke to Jefferson County officials: Plan for the missing link to the metro area beltway or there won't be any money for road improvements elsewhere in the county."
Thanks to Chris Steins
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