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Group Opposed To Jefferson Parkway Encouraged By Broomfield’s Decision

Broomfield backed away from Jefferson Parkway expansion after soil testing showed elevated levels of plutonium.

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Elevated levels of plutonium, most likely from the Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant, were found in an area considered for expansion of Jefferson Parkway.
Elevated levels of plutonium, most likely from the Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant, were found in an area considered for expansion of Jefferson Parkway. (CBS)

From CBS Denver:

BROOMFIELD, CO (CBS4) – The City of Broomfield is stepping back, for now, from plans to build the Jefferson County Parkway. It’s to be a toll road to continue the beltway being built around Denver.

The action comes after soil testing where the highway would be found one test result with an elevated level of plutonium. If it was indeed plutonium it most likely came from the former nuclear weapons plant Rocky Flats which is nearby.

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