The Colorado Department of Transportation advises that ongoing bridge resurfacing on I-270 between York Street and Vasquez Boulevard will snarl westbound traffic this weekend. Freight with loads wider than 12 feet will be restricted through the work zone.

Single lane closures are scheduled for the following times:

• 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4
• 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5

Delays of 30 to 60 minutes should be expected on westbound I-270 on Saturday and Sunday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

CDOT suggests that if you are planning to attend one of the big sporting events in Denver during the day or evening on Saturday, Nov. 4, you should plan for additional travel time or take an alternate route.

More time is needed to wrap up work this weekend because the bridges over 60th Avenue and Brighton Boulevard are longer than the previous bridges, requiring more time to complete. More time is also needed for concrete to cure due to colder weather, according to a CDOT release.

The project involves resurfacing six of the eight bridges within a two-mile stretch of I-270 to replace the old asphalt with reinforced concrete, making for a more durable driving surface.

CDOT officials said the bridges need to be resurfaced now to prevent lengthy and unexpected lane closures in the future because of emergency pavement repairs.

The project will greatly improve the driving surface and safety of these bridge decks until the bridge structures can be completely replaced in the future as part of the I-270 Corridor Improvements Project, according to CDOT.

Crews completed resurfacing bridges on the eastbound side and are focused on wrapping up westbound work before the brunt of winter weather.

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

• Call the project information line at 720-534-0856
• Email the project team at: [email protected]
• Visit the project website at: https://www.codot.gov/projects/i270-bridgemaintenance

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

• Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
• Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp
• Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
• See scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
• Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips from CDOT are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

• Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
• Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
• Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
• Don’t change lanes unnecessarily.
• Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
• Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
• Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
• Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
• Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
• Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
• Be patient!

Download the COtrip App

The new FREE COtrip Planner mobile app was designed to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip Planner app provides statewide, real-time traffic information, and works on mobile devices that operate on the iOS and Android platforms. Visit the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the Apple Store (iOS devices) to download.