Current I-70 Travel Advisories
I-70 Eastbound / Westbound in Denver Metro Area (Milemarker 184-286) (through June 2020)
Striping Operations
Install pavement markings on various highways regionwide
I-70 Westbound / Eastbound between Chambers and Airport Blvd. (Milemarker 246.5-283) (through August 2019)
Other
Pavement coring and geotechnical engineering
I-70 Eastbound / Westbound in Denver Metro Area (Milemarker 228-275) (through June 2020)
Striping Operations
Install pavement markings on various highways regionwide
I-70 Eastbound / Westbound from Golden to Lakewide (Milemarker 258-273) (through June 2019)
Striping Operations
Intermittent ramp blockages with rolling closures for edge line painting
I-70 Eastbound from Ward Rd. On-Ramp the Exit Off-Ramp on Kipling St. (Milemarker 266-267) (through November 2019)
Road Construction
The work for this project will consist of removal of (existing highway) Asphalt. Excavation and grading of dirt to expand the highway (in the Eastbound direction)—The new roadway will be built with concrete pavement and asphalt. The project peripherals will feature new signing (including a cantilever sign) and Sound Wall repairs. The construction will span one mile between exits. Completion of project will feature the construction of an Auxiliary Lane from Ward Rd. On-Ramp the Exit Ramp on Kipling St.
I-70 Eastbound over 32nd Ave. (Milemarker 263.5-264) (through September 2019)
Bridge Maintenance Operations
Bridge deck repair
I-70 Eastbound / Westbound I-70 and the West 32nd Avenue Interchange (Milemarker 264.77-263.85) (through July 2021)
Road Construction
Construction of new ramps to provide access between westbound I-70 and proposed Clear Creek Drive in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Project includes new WB I-70 on and off ramps, improvements to 32nd Avenue/I-70 on ramp, and improvements to 32nd Avenue under I-70.
I-70 Westbound near 6th Ave. (Milemarker 262-261.3) (through September 2019)
Bridge Maintenance Operations
bridge repair
I-70 Northbound / Southbound from Lakewood to Silverthorne (Milemarker 213-260) (through June 2020)
Striping Operations
Install pavement markings on various highways regionwide
I-70 Eastbound / Westbound Site 1: I-70 near Genesee, Site 2: I-70 near Morrison Rd. Site 3: West side of I-70 and I-270 Interchange, and the east side of Quebec St. overpass, from MP 4.4 to MP 5.1 (Milemarker 252.7-255.3) (through June 2019)
Road Construction
The goal of this $1.8 million project is to improve the roadway safety in three sites in Jefferson County and Denver County, through the replacement and installation of median barrier, bringing the median safety measures up to current standards. These activities will cause WB and EB single-lane closures, and trucks and equipment entering and exiting I-70 traffic from the work zone.
I-70 Eastbound / Westbound I-70 between US 6 and US 40 (Milemarker 246-252) (through August 2019)
Other
I-70 geotechnical soil borings between US 6 and US 40
I-70 Eastbound / Westbound East of Dumont, adjacent to I-70 at Exit 235. Work located from I-70 intersection to Stanley Rd and Fall River Rd. (Milemarker 230.8-247.8) (through November 2019)
Bridge Construction
he project entails constructing a new two-lane vehicular bridge over Clear Creek which will connect Stanley Road to the Fall River Road/I-70 Exit 238 interchange. Approximately 845 feet of Stanley Road will be raised to line up with the new bridge. Other work includes adding guardrails and lighting, making drainage improvements, erecting signs and adding striping to the roadway at project completion.
I-70 Westbound From the Veterans Memorial Tunnels to the Empire Junction (Milemarker 232-247) (through April 2021)
Road Construction
In July, CDOT and contractor, Graham U.S., will begin constructing a managed toll lane along the westbound lanes of I-70 from the Veterans Memorial Tunnels to Empire Junction. Similar to the eastbound lane already in use, this 12-mile long managed lane will feature traffic management systems to improve mobility and provide westbound drivers with a reliable, time-saving option during peak travel periods.
I-70 Westbound Eastbound and westbound I-70 bridges over Soda Creek Road (MP 249); westbound I-70 bridge over Clear Creek (MP 244) (Milemarker 244-245) (through August 2019)
Bridge Construction
The Colorado Department of Transportation and Structures Inc. will rehabilitate three bridges on Interstate 70 at mile points 244 and 249 this summer. In June, crews will begin preventative maintenance on the following structures: 1. Eastbound I-70 over Soda Creek Road (MP 249) in Jefferson County 2. Westbound I-70 over Soda Creek Road (MP 249) in Jefferson County 3. Westbound I-70 over Clear Creek (MP 244) in Clear Creek County Bridge work includes repairing the concrete decks, installing new waterproofing membranes, repairing bridge joints and placing new asphalt.
I-70 Eastbound I-70 Scenic Overlook near Silver Plume (Milemarker 226-226.75) (through August 2019)
Other
I-70 Scenic Overlook as temporary equipment storage near Silver Plume, approximately 150 feet off the shoulder.