News and Information

Independence Pass Temporary Closure This Saturday Morning for Annual Ride

May 18, 2012 - Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3 - LAKE/PITKIN COUNTIES – The pass will close temporarily this Saturday morning (May 19) for the Ride for the Pass, an annual fundraiser for the Independence Pass Foundation.

Virginia Dale Rest Area on US 287 Opens for Summer Monday, May 21

May 18, 2012 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Northeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 4 - Reopening is one week ahead of schedule.

Rockfall Work Continues on US 550, Red Mountain Pass - Extended Work Hours

May 18, 2012 - PROJECT UPDATE - Southwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 5 - OURAY COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Transportation continues work on a project to reduce the potential for rockfall on US 550 on Red Mountain Pass south of Ouray, between the Bear Creek Tunnel and the snow shed (mile marker 91).

Clear Creek Canyon Open for Weekend

May 18, 2012 - Central Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - JEFFERSON COUNTY – U.S. 6 though Clear Creek Canyon is open for the weekend between the junction of State Highways (SH) 58 and 93 in Golden and SH 119.

Traffic Impacts this Weekend on Highway 115 at Gate 6

May 17, 2012 - Southeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 2 - EL PASO COUNTY – As part of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) State Highway (SH) 115 – Gate 6 project, traffic will be transitioning from the existing road segment onto a newly constructed section, requiring lane reductions through the area.

Paving on I-70 Next Week in Silverthorne Area

May 17, 2012 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Central Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - SUMMIT COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is paving a one-mile segment of eastbound Interstate 70 in the Silverthorne area on Monday May 21.

CDOT, Southern Ute Tribe Resurface Entire 34-Mile Stretch of SH 151

May 17, 2012 - Southwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 5 - LA PLATA & ARCHULETA COUNTIES – Work is underway to resurface the entire 34-mile stretch of SH 151 between Ignacio and the junction of US 160.

US 160 Bridge Improvements at US 550 Junction, West Durango

May 17, 2012 - PROJECT UPDATE - Southwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 5 - Roosa now open, final work suspended until after holiday.

Bridge Work to Cause Delays on I-225 Near Yale Avenue on Saturday

May 17, 2012 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 6 - AURORA—On Saturday, May 19th, crews will demolish the remaining portions of the bridge pier columns and remove debris on I-225 at Yale Avenue.

State Highway 14 Closed at US 287 This Afternoon

May 17, 2012 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Northeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 4 - LARIMER COUNTY — Today, Thursday, May 17 at noon, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will close State Highway (SH) 14 northwest of Fort Collins for westbound traffic at the intersection of US 287/Ted’s Place, which is approximately mile marker (MM) 121.