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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Safety protocols have been updated for I-70 through Glenwood Canyon
GARFIELD COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – After the 2020 Grizzly Creek Fire and years of mudslides, the Colorado Department of Transportation and other agencies have teamed up to address issues on U.S. Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon. CDOT said there has been a reduced threat level compared to previous years based on burn scar recovery and debris flow potential. This improvement comes after CDOT – along with the U.S. Forest Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Geological Survey – worked ahead of the summer season to update safety protocols for motorists and crews. Officials believe normal conditions will be in store for Glenwood Canyon for this summer. The safety protocols include flash flood watches. CDOT crews will conduct standard traffic control measures at all closure points and will monitor conditions in the canyon by using cameras and personnel on the ground. For flash flood warnings, crews will monitor conditions and keep I-70 open – along with rest areas and recreation paths – if it is safe, CDOT said. CDOT said motorists can keep up to date on road conditions by visiting Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
10-04-2025
- CBS News
Colorado Department of Transportation expands text alert notifications for I-70 mountain corridor
The Colorado Department of Transportation has expanded its text alert notifications on the I-70 mountain corridor this summer. That means that people traveling through the mountains this summer can sign up to receive text alerts for three areas along the heavily traveled road. CDOT said that because of the success of the texting campaign for the I-70 Floyd Hill Project, which has reached 15,000 subscribers, the text alerts will cover two additional areas: I-70 West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes Project and the I-70 Mountain Express Lanes. According to CDOT, drivers can sign up to receive real-time, day-of updates on traffic holds for rock scaling and blasting, emergency road work and Express Lane availability that is designed to make it easier to plan ahead and allow them to reach their destination. Additional Information from CDOT: How to Sign Up: Motorists can opt in or out of specific alerts based on travel needs. All updates will appear in a single text thread to easily track I-70 Mountain Corridor project activities. Text alerts for the I-70 Floyd Hill and I-70 West Vail Pass projects will provide weekly lookaheads and day-of reminders and updates on planned traffic holds for various construction operations. Text alerts for the I-70 Mountain Express Lanes will notify travelers of unexpected closures in the Express Lanes. Drivers can also get travel conditions on and the COTrip Planner App.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Avoid these times on I-70 when traveling to Colorado's high country
(COLORADO) — If you have plans to travel to the high country, pack your patience as the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is expecting heavy traffic on the I-70 Mountain Corridor following several days of heavy snowfall and sunshine expected this weekend. To give travelers an idea of how heavy the snow is, CDOT shared a video from one of its recent snow removal operations at Loop Road by the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel (EJMT). According to CDOT, heavy traffic is expected from Golden through the EJMT to Vail beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21. The rest of the weekend looks to be jam-packed too. On Saturday morning, Feb. 22, CDOT also expects 'extremely heavy traffic and delays' on westbound I-70 and later in the afternoon and evening as drivers head eastbound back to Denver. 'Waist-deep turns': Breckenridge snow totals Sunday, Feb. 23 looks to be about the same. 'CDOT expects 3,000 vehicles per hour will travel the tunnel on Sunday afternoon.' 'If you're hitting the I-70 Mountain Corridor this weekend during historically popular travel times listed below, expect heavy, stop-and-go traffic and delays,' CDOT wrote on Facebook. 3 p.m. – Eastbound I-70, along the entire corridor 5 to 8 p.m. – Westbound I-70 starting at Floyd Hill 6 to 8 a.m. – Westbound I-70 starting at Floyd Hill 2 to 6 p.m. – Eastbound I-70, starting at Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Eastbound I-70, starting at Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels According to CDOT, if you're planning to take a trip to the high country this weekend be sure to plan ahead, give yourself extra time and check for the latest road conditions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
14-02-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Traffic delays expected on I-70 for skiers, snowboarders over President's Day weekend
As thousands are expected to hit the slopes over President's Day weekend, the Colorado Department of Transportation said travel through the mountains will be hazardous. According to CDOT, drivers should plan for longer trips to winter recreation spots as long weekend crowds head up to the mountains for the fresh snow. CDOT says heavy snow is expected to appear over the southern mountain areas including US 550 along Red Mountain, Coal Bank and Molas passes, and US 160 along Wolf Creek Pass. These passes are expected to be open by midday Friday. CDOT also says that the Central mountain zones, Grand Mesa and the Elks Range, will see significant heavy snowfall overnight. The northern mountains, including I-70 and US 40, will feel impacts starting early Friday morning and stretching into Saturday morning. CDOT also provides winter travel tips for drivers. These include: Avoid or limit driving during the brunt of the storm. Many areas of the state will experience pavement impacts and blowing snow due to strong winds. Work from home if you can. If you plan to travel, know before you go by checking out the latest weather conditions and visiting for road conditions (see info sources below). Make sure your vehicle is winter-ready with the appropriate tires for the weather and have a snow emergency kit. Once you are out on the road, take it slow, no sudden stops, and leave plenty of following distance.
