EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Cooper Grove has become the second gravel road in Black Forest since 2024 to have issues with being muddy and slippery in wet weather.
Neighbors on the road, which is at the intersection of Black Forest Road and just south of the Douglas County line, contacted KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior about the matter.
They say the problem began when the county sprayed what they believe was a chemical on the road, with no explanation of what it was or why it was applied.
Since then, neighbors said that during wet weather, at least three vehicles slid off the road, became stuck, and had to be towed.
Neighbors said that they’ve received an unsatisfactory response from county officials…