News Releases

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funds Accelerate Improvements to the I-70 Edwards Interchange

March 17, 2010 - Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3 - EAGLE COUNTY - The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and contractor American Civil Constructors, Inc. (ACC), have begun construction of the Edwards Interchange Improvements project at I-70, exit 163. This project, which will construct four interchange roundabouts, is funded by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Project Now Underway in Fruita

March 12, 2010 - The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor Heyl Construction have begun construction on the SH 340 Intersection Improvement Project in Fruita. Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3

Concrete Repairs Continue on C-470 This Weekend

March 12, 2010 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Concrete repairs on C-470 between I-25 and Santa Fe Drive will once again take place this weekend, weather permitting. Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 6

POSTPONED Due to Weather - American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Project Breaks Ground in Fruita

Postponed until late March - MEDIA EVENT & PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - March 8, 2010 - Please join CDOT, contractor Heyl Construction, and representatives from our congressional delegation, the City of Fruita and Mesa County for an informal site visit as construction begins on the SH 340 Intersection Improvement Project in Fruita. Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3

Concrete Repairs Continue on C-470 This Weekend and Next Week

TRAFFIC ADVISORY - March 5, 2010 - Concrete repairs on C-470 between I-25 and Santa Fe Drive will once again take place this weekend and next week, weather permitting. Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 6

State Highway 52 in a New Temporary Alignment as Part of a Recovery Act Bridge Replacement Project

March 2, 2010 - This week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) began the second phase of construction for the new State Highway (SH) 52 bridge over Boulder Creek, which is just west of Weld County Road (WCR) 1. Northeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 4

Weekend Work on C-470 Cancelled, Lane Closures Still Scheduled for Next Week

TRAFFIC ADVISORY - February 19, 2010 - The weekend lane closures on eastbound C-470 between I-25 and Santa Fe Drive have been cancelled due to inclement weather; however, concrete repairs will resume next week. Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 6

Southbound I-25 Off-Ramp at Crossroads Boulevard to Close Next Week for Construction

February 19, 2010 - Starting at noon on Monday, February 22nd and continuing until 5 p.m. on Friday, February 26th, weather permitting, the ramp from southbound I-25 to Crossroads Boulevard will be completely closed as part of the ongoing construction project at this interchange. Northeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 4

U.S 36. Project Receives Tiger Grant Funds as Part of the Recovery Act

February 17, 2010 - The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Colorado will receive $10 million for the U.S. 36 corridor project between Denver and Boulder as part of the TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Discretionary Grant Program.

Concrete Repairs Continue on Eastbound C-470 This Weekend and Next Week

TRAFFIC ADVISORY - February 11, 2010 - Weekend closures continue this weekend and next week on C-470 between Yosemite and Quebec. Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 6

Recovery Act Transportation Projects Ahead of Schedule in Colorado

February 9, 2010 - From the Governor's Office - Colorado one month ahead of schedule for obligation of $385.6 million in highway funds. Statewide Transportation Plan

Concrete Repairs Continue on Eastbound C-470 This Weekend

TRAFFIC ADVISORY - February 5, 2010 - This weekend and next week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will continue concrete repairs on eastbound C-470 between I-25 and Santa Fe Drive which will require various lane closures on C-470. Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 6

Weekend Work on C-470 Resumes for Concrete Repairs

January 29, 2010 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Tonight, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will resume weekend work on C-470 between I-25 and Santa Fe Drive as part of an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project. Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 6

Colorado Ranks 4th in Nation in Recovery Act Transparency

January 26, 2010 - Governor's Office Contact: Myung Oak Kim, 303.947.5708, myung.kim@state.co.us - A new study released today ranks Colorado fourth in the nation for Recovery Act spending transparency.

Traffic Signals Now Operational at US 34 and Weld County Road 49

Janaury 25, 2010 - The new traffic signals that were recently installed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) at US 34 and Weld County Road (WCR 49) are now operational following safety improvements made through an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Colorado/CDOT Region 4

SH 92 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Project Suspended Through Winter Months

January 14, 2010 - The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor Tezak Heavy Equipment, Inc., will suspend construction for the winter on SH 92 in Delta County. This project, funded by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), began on July 20, 2009; work will be suspended as of Monday, January 18, and will resume in April 2010 as weather permits. Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3

Crews to Install Girders on I-76 Next Week

December 24, 2009 - On Monday, December 28th, weather permitting, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will install girders for the northern half of the new bridges over State Highway (SH) 224 and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR). Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 6

CDOT Realigns Traffic on 96th Avenue at I-76, All Traffic Movements to Reopen Tonight

December 18, 2009 - CDOT is realigning northbound and southbound 96th Avenue onto the new roundabouts at I-76, allowing crews to reopen all ramps and frontage roads at this interchange before a winter shut down that will begin in January 2010. Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 6

CDOT Reminds Drivers through Glenwood:

November 25, 2009 - Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3

CDOT Completes American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Project

November 23, 2009 - Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3