How Transportation Projects Help Tell the Story of Colorado’s Past
Did you know that state transportation agencies, such as the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), are required by law to …
I-70
I-70 Construction and Closures through Denver
Those who drive I-70 through Denver should be aware of a major closure happening this weekend. Beginning at 5am tomorrow …
Time Machine Tuesday: I-70 Glenwood Canyon
The Glenwood Canyon highway construction project still ranks as one of the most ambitious engineering projects in our state’s history. …
Getting Ready for the Big Storm
Meteorologists are predicting heavy snowfall for this weekend, with the possibility that the storm may even surpass the memorable Blizzard …
Chain/Traction Laws and Winter Driving
Drivers should be aware that the Legislature recently updated Colorado’s chain laws. The new law states that the Colorado Department …
Tips for Avoiding Road Construction Delays
With the warmer weather, road construction season has arrived. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has some useful tools to …
Time Machine Tuesday: Constructing Vail Pass
Colorado’s ski industry depends on transportation along I-70. What would your drive to the slopes be like if it weren’t …
Colorado’s Engineering Marvels
From bridges to dams to tunnels and beyond, Colorado has some fine examples of structural engineering. Awe-inspiring bridges such as …
Chain Laws
A bill being heard in the legislature today could change chain laws for mountain driving, and should this law pass, …
I-70 Peak Period Shoulder Lane
Tired of being stuck in traffic on I-70 as you head home from the mountains? The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has …
I-70 East Project
Last week the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) unveiled a new website “to educate and engage the public about changes in …
I-70 Mountain Corridor
As the ski season approaches, the problem of congestion along I-70 again becomes a hot topic. In 2011, the Colorado …
Ike Liked Colorado
So far, no U.S. President has hailed from Colorado, but one of the first ladies has – Mamie Eisenhower. As a …
I-70 Twin Tunnels
Today the Colorado Transportation Commission approved $60 million to widen the eastbound tunnel of the I-70 “twin tunnels” in Clear …
I-70 Mountain Corridor Record of Decision
In a recent announcement from the Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT), “On June 16, 2011, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) …
I-70 closed for Rockfall Mitigation
Today I-70 will be closed between Empire and Silverthorne for rockfall mitigation in the Georgetown area. There is a large, …
Glenwood Canyon
Glenwood Canyon has been in the news lately due to a massive rockfall that closed I-70. (See Samantha’s posting below …
Rockfall
The recent closure of I-70 due to a huge rockfall in Glenwood Canyon made me curious to see what information …
I-70 Wildlife Watch
The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado Division of Wildlife, Colorado State Patrol, and other partners have just launched a new …
Planning the West Corridor of I-70
News sources are reporting that talks and meetings have begun regarding the future of I-70’s western corridor, regarding whether rail …