Colorado Department of Transportation

06/07/2026

⚠️TRAVEL ALERT⚠️ | I-70 Floyd Hill near Idaho Springs

🔸9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, June 8, through Thursday, June 11, and 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, June 12- Expect 20-minute traffic holds multiple times per day, for rock scaling and blasting operations above eastbound and westbound I-70 between the Veterans Memorial Tunnels and the Homestead Road interchange near Idaho Springs. Intermittent traffic holds on Central City Parkway, County Road 314, US 6 and US 40 may be necessary. Plan for delays up to 45 minutes as each traffic queue clears. Stay on I-70, and please remain in your vehicle during traffic holds for your safety.

🔸Sunday through Friday, expect daytime and overnight single-lane closures on eastbound and westbound I-70, between County Road 65 and the Veterans Memorial Tunnels.

🔸6 p.m. to midnight, Sunday, June 7 - Expect an overnight closure of the westbound I-70 off-ramp to Hidden Valley (Exit 243) for restriping.

🔸9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12 - Expect daytime closures of the westbound I-70 off-ramp to US 6 (Exit 244) for segmental bridge construction.

🔸9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 9 - Expect daytime closures of the Hidden Valley on-ramp to westbound I-70 (Exit 243) for drainage work.

🔸7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, through Friday, June 12 - Expect daytime flagging operations on the Hidden Valley on-ramp to westbound I-70 (Exit 243) for drainage work. Access to westbound I-70 from Hidden Valley will be maintained.

🔸 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12 - Expect daytime flagging operations on US 40 east of the US 6 interchange (Exit 244), County Road 314 west of Hidden Valley (Exit 243).

🔸In two weeks, motorists can anticipate a traffic shift near the Hidden Valley/Central City Parkway (Exit 243) interchange so crews can continue construction on the new roundabout at the I-70 Hidden Valley/Central City Parkway (Exit 243) interchange.

🔸For more information on the project and upcoming impacts, please view our Project update: https://mailchi.mp/state/i-70-floyd-hill-project-update-06-07

All work is weather-dependent and subject to change.

For additional information on these impacts, sign-up for our weekly project email: https://subscription.cotrip.org/

by signing up for text alerts by texting floydhill (one word) to 21000 to receive updates on rock scaling and rock blasting.

More info: codot.gov/projects/i70floydhill

06/06/2026

Think speeding is worth it? Not so fast. Colorado State Patrol cited more than 43,900 drivers for speeding last year, including 1,326 citations in work or school zones.

Push the speed limit, get pulled over. There’s .

🌐 Learn more at codot.gov/safety/speeding.

06/06/2026

What you carry affects everyone on the road. Secure your load/cargo.🚚

June 6 is Secure Your Load Day. The Safety Patrol, sponsored by GEICO, works every day to clear debris that can cause crashes. Secure it. Double-check it.

Drive with confidence with these safety tips:
🔰Tie items down with rope, straps, or netting
🔰Secure large objects directly to your vehicle or trailer
🔰Cover loads with a sturdy tarp or net
🔰Always check your load before you hit the road

And if you see the CDOT Safety Patrol stopped on the shoulder clearing debris, .
🔹If you can: Change lanes away from the vehicle with flashing lights.
🔹If you can’t: Slow down to a safe speed based on road and traffic conditions.

06/05/2026

☀️ SUMMER IS HERE, COLORADO! ☀️

Don't let recent rain fool you—current drought conditions mean Colorado’s mountain corridors are highly vulnerable to rapid fire spread. Since most human-caused wildfires start within a few hundred feet of a roadway, CDOT and state partners have launched the Drive Safe Colorado Summer campaign.

👉 Download your summer safety checklist: codot.gov/travel/summerdriving
📱 Real-time traffic updates: Download the COtrip Planner App or visit COtrip.org

Before you hit the road, remember:
⛓️ Cross Your Chains: Dragging trailer chains spark wildfires. Secure your load!
⚙️ Save Your Brakes: Shift to a lower gear on steep grades to prevent overheating.
🚚 CMV drivers: Watch for hot brakes, use runaway truck ramps if needed, and pull over safely to let them cool.
🚧 Expect Construction: Anticipate delays and narrow lanes on I-70 from Golden to Glenwood Springs.
🚙 Cool Down: Use paved pullouts to check tire pressure and let your vehicle cool off.
🚫🚬 Never, like never ever, toss ci******es or matches from your vehicle.

06/04/2026

⚠️TRAVEL ALERT⚠️ | US 50C lane closures for culvert repair at 28th Lane in Pueblo County

Eastbound US 50C traffic will be shifted into the left, westbound lane with a single lane of travel in each direction from Mile Point 5.7 to MP 6.7, June 8 through June 12. Delays will be minimal.

🚧Traffic Impacts: Working hours will be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Eastbound traffic will be shifted to the westbound, left lane from MP 5.7.

Traffic fines will be doubled in the work zone. Motorists should slow down as they approach the work zones, drive with caution, allow extra space between vehicles, and give themselves extra travel time.

📰More info: https://www.codot.gov/news/2026/june2026news/us50c-28thlane-close-for-culvert-repair-june8-12

City of Pueblo, Colorado - City Government

06/04/2026

School is out for the summer, but DUI enforcement never takes a vacation. Last year, 20 traffic fatalities involving impaired drivers occurred in June.

Make the smart choice to always drive sober.

Summer Blitz DUI enforcement period begins today.

06/04/2026

⚠️TRAVEL ALERT⚠️ | Full southbound closure on CO 157 (Foothills Parkway) between CO 119 and Valmont Road continues this weekend

A detour route will be in effect from Friday night through Monday morning. By implementing full roadway closures over the weekend, the project team can ensure the safety of motorists and crews while keeping weekday commuter disruptions to a minimum.

🚧Traffic impacts for Friday, June 5, 8 p.m. to Monday, June 8, at 7 a.m. include:
🔸Full southbound CO 157 closure between CO 119 (Diagonal Highway) and Valmont Road. Motorists will be rerouted off of southbound CO 157 at the CO 119 (Diagonal Highway) exit, west to 30th Street, south to Valmont Road, and east to re-enter southbound CO 157. See detour map below for additional details.

Motorists traveling in the area should expect up to 15-minute delays. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes over the weekend to avoid congestion. Flaggers and uniformed traffic control officers will be on site to assist with traffic flow. Drivers should slow down, watch for workers and equipment and maintain safe following distances.

📲Visit COTrip.org for real-time lane closure updates and road conditions on this project and others throughout the state.
ℹProject webpage: https://www.codot.gov/projects/co157pavement

City of Boulder Colorado Government Boulder County Government

06/03/2026

📢PROJECT NEWS📢 | CO 86 resurfacing project set to begin on June 8 in Elizabeth

🗺WHERE? Paving work will take place along US 86 in the town of Elizabeth from Mile Points 15.3 to 16.3.

🚜WHAT? The work will include mill and fill operations by grinding down and recycling the top layer of asphalt, and then placing a new layer of fresh asphalt on top of the roadway.

⚠️TRAVEL IMPACTS: Normal working hours will range from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Night work is anticipated from Sunday, June 14, through Monday, June 29, with working hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Shoulder closures and limited lane closures will be in place when needed throughout the project. Lane closures will have up to 15-minute delays.

🌐More info: https://www.codot.gov/news/2026/june2026news/co86-resurfacing-begin-june8

06/03/2026

Think speeding gets you there faster? Think again.

The average driver saves just 26 seconds per day by speeding — and puts everyone on Colorado roads at risk.

Slow down and save lives. There’s .

🌐 Learn more at codot.gov/safety/speeding.

06/02/2026

🚛 Travel Reminder 🚛 | Truckers, be prepared for summer driving challenges!

Truckers and CMV drivers, remember that you must check for hot brakes while traveling on roads. 🔥

Conduct a pre-trip brake inspection before you haul and stop at brake check areas along your route for mid-trip inspections.

If your brakes are hot, don’t ignore them. Let your brakes cool before resuming your journey.

🌐For more information on avoiding hot brakes, view The Mountain Rules series on YouTube: youtu.be/s5i8OZ1m0pQ?si=3dmYrVvF8Rb6BHUc.

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