CDOT explains challenges of repairing highway bumps & dips

Krdo · Jul 27, 2026 · 378 words · By Scott Harrison

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CDOT explains challenges of repairing highway bumps & dips COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

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What happened

CDOT explains challenges of repairing highway bumps & dips COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

Why it matters

(KRDO) -- The Road Warrior showed us how the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) repaired a pesky bump last week on southbound Interstate 25, under the pedestrian bridge near downtown.

Common ground

But dips -- areas of low pavement -- are a concern, as well.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that a CDOT crew made temporary repairs there [on the bump under the pedestrian bridge]?
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open_in_new Read the original article: https://krdo.com/news/top-stories/2026/07/27/cdot-explains-challenges-of-repairi…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “a CDOT crew made temporary repairs there [on the bump under the pedestrian bridge]”

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The evidence mentions traffic shifts on southbound I-25 and a pedestrian accident on I-5, but does not confirm temporary repairs on a bump under a pedestrian bridge on I-25.

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web search NEUTRAL — Traffic on southbound I-25 will shift to the west between 29th Street and Mineral Palace Park so construction can begin on existing southbound I-25 travel lanes. Map of I-25, highlighting the closed o…
https://www.codot.gov/news/2026/july2026news/i25-us50b-inter…

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web search NEUTRAL — Southbound Caltrain #416 is the first limited-stop train of the weekday evening rush-hour that makes select stops at 22nd St Station in San Francisco, South San Francisco, Millbrae, San Mateo, Hillsda…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgLHIGLo7VM

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web search NEUTRAL — Officers responded to a call of a pedestrian struck by a car on southbound Interstate 5 near the Moda Center around 2:30 a.m. Arriving officers found the pedestrian suffering from life-threatening inj…
https://nbc16.com/news/local/pedestrian-hit-by-driver-on-i5-…

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Claim 2: “Foam jacking offers advantages over traditional mud jacking in that the drilling holes are smaller and the foam is waterproof and erosion-resistant”

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Multiple sources confirm that foam jacking uses smaller holes than mud jacking and that the material is more resistant to washing out/erosion and is waterproof.

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web search NEUTRAL — Immediate Use: Unlike mudjacking, foam jacking allows for almost immediate use of the repaired surface, as the foam quickly expands and lifts the slab. How Mudjacking and Polyurethane Foam Handle Diff…
https://www.groundworks.com/resources/polyjacking-vs-mudjack…

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web search NEUTRAL — Foam jacking is ready for use within hours. Foam jacking has fewer and smaller injection holes as compared to mud jacking. Cost of foam jacking is less than new concrete. Foam jacking won’t wash out w…
https://trusttillotson.com/additional-resources/our-services…

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web search NEUTRAL — Compare mudjacking vs foam jacking for concrete leveling.Foam jacking uses high-density polyurethane foam instead of a cement slurry. The process starts with much smaller holes — typically 5/8 inch in…
https://inlineconcrete.com/blog/mudjacking-vs-foam-jacking/

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Claim 3: “the result was sunken concrete panels”

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The evidence provided for this claim consists of party dip recipes and general information about I-25, with no mention of sunken concrete panels causing dips.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — I-25 & Broadway station (sometimes stylized as I-25•Broadway) is a three-platform RTD light rail station in Denver, Colorado, United States. Operating as part of the D, E, and H Lines, the station was…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-25_&_Broadway_station

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Interstate 25 (I-25), also known as the Pan-American Freeway, is a major Interstate Highway in the western United States. It is primarily a north–south highway, serving as the main route through New M…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_25

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — I-25 (イ-25) was a B1 type (I-15-class) submarine of the Imperial Japanese Navy that served in World War II, took part in the Attack on Pearl Harbor, and was the only Axis submarine to carry out aerial…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_submarine_I-25

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Claim 4: “In foam jacking, small holes are drilled into the panels, and a polyurethane foam is injected; the foam cures in less than 30 minutes and can bear the weight of traffic almost immediately”

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Multiple independent sources (YouTube, Foamjection, and a Dallas-based repair site) confirm that foam jacking involves drilling small holes, injecting polyurethane foam, and that it cures quickly (often within minutes) allowing for almost immediate use.

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web search NEUTRAL — Also known as mudjacking (mud jacking), slabjacking (slab jacking), or pressure grouting, concrete raising can be half the cost of replacement. Polyurethane concrete lifting uses smaller injections ho…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLnNTdmQ9a4

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web search NEUTRAL — Foam requires smaller holes, adds very little weight to the soil, cures faster, and offers more precise control during lifting. Because of this, polyurethane lifting is often cleaner, faster, and long…
https://foamjection.com/florence-or/

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web search NEUTRAL — The polyurethane foam cures quickly, often within minutes, allowing the treated area to be used almost immediately after the repair is complete. This means minimal disruption to your daily routine.
https://foamworkspro.com/how-polyurethane-foam-concrete-leve…

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Claim 5: “required an engineering solution -- with a process known as foam jacking”

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The evidence confirms that CDOT exists and I-25 is a highway, but there is no specific evidence that CDOT used foam jacking for these specific repairs.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In the US state of Colorado, Interstate 25 (I-25) follows the north–south corridor through Colorado Springs and Denver. The highway enters the state from the north near Carr and exits the state near S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_25_in_Colorado

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In mathematics, tetration (or hyper-4) is an operation based on iterated, or repeated, exponentiation. There is no universal notation for tetration, though Knuth's up arrow notation …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetration

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The time value of money refers to the idea that there is generally a greater benefit to receiving a sum of money now rather than an identical sum later. It may be seen as an implication of the later d…
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Claim 6: “CDOT recently explained its repair strategy during three overnight work sessions to correct the problem”

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While there is evidence of CDOT conducting emergency pothole repairs on I-25, there is no mention of 'three overnight work sessions' specifically to correct the problem described in the claim.

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Claim 7: “the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) repaired a pesky bump last week on southbound Interstate 25, under the pedestrian bridge near downtown”

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The provided evidence mentions CDOT traffic shifts and general information about I-25 and Colorado Springs, but there is no specific mention of a 'pesky bump' being repaired under a pedestrian bridge last week.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colorado Springs is a home rule city that is the county seat of and the most populous city in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The city had a population of 478,961 at the 2020 census, a 15.02%…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Springs,_Colorado

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Idaho Springs is a statutory city in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. Located in Clear Creek Canyon in the mountains upstream from Golden, it lies some 30 miles (50 km) west of Denver. As…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idaho_Springs,_Colorado

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Claim 8: “A series of dips had long existed in both directions of I-25 between Bijou Street and the Colorado Avenue bridge”

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The search results for 'dips' returned recipes for party dips and a DJ named Bijou, rather than road infrastructure issues between Bijou Street and Colorado Avenue.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Benjamin Dorman (born 25 April 1990), known professionally as BIJOU, is an American record producer and DJ. Bijou produces ghetto house music, and is an Insomniac artist.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bijou_(DJ)

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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 27, 2026 · No party is complete without a great dip recipe! From fresh corn salsa for summer snacking to cheesy baked dips perfect for game day, this list has you covered.
https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/meals-menus/g32…

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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 6, 2024 · From spicy taco dip to creamy spinach dip, these dip recipes are ready to party. These dip recipes are so versatile, they can be served at any gathering—from game day tailgating to backy…
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/best-dip-recipes-for-…

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Claim 9: “They saw-cut that area... jackhammered all that concrete out, removed all the concrete, and then, through lifts, put hot mix asphalt back in it”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to support or refute the specific method of saw-cutting and using hot mix asphalt for this repair.

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