Erosion concerns for part of a busy Colorado highway

A viewer reached out to the News5 newsroom with concerns tied to a busy Colorado highway following flash flooding last week.

The viewer wanted to remain anonymous, and felt like no one was listening to the issue she had noticed in Manitou Springs.

“We are deeply concerned that busy Highway 24 is eroding and is dangerous! Myself and other neighbors have reported that the dirt under the roadway has washed out, there is nothing under the roadway on the shoulder of the highway,” the viewer wrote. “We have reported this to multiple agencies and departments, including but not limited to CDOT, El Paso County Sheriff, Colorado Springs non-emergency line, Manitou Springs Police and MORE! They all say it isn’t their responsibility and direct us to someone new.”…

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