Tag: Cdot
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I-70 ramp closures in Denver to begin next week
Two westbound Interstate 70 ramps will be closing on Tuesday as part of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Central 70 Project. The westbound I-70 off-ramp to Monaco Street will close permanently. The Quebec Street on-ramp to westbound I-70 will close for approximately two weeks. The closures begin at 10 p.m. Tuesday. For the Quebec Street…
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Survey: Most Colorado drivers speed, drive distracted
Dangerous driving habits such as speeding and distracted driving are common among Colorado drivers, according to a survey released Thursday by the Colorado Department of Transportation. CDOT surveyed 897 Colorado drivers over four months on seat belt use, speeding, distracted driving and driving under the influence. In the survey, 92% of respondents reported driving distracted…
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Colorado to increase enforcement of move over law over weekend
The Colorado State Patrol will increase enforcement of the move over law this weekend as part of “Slow Down, Move Over Awareness Day” on Monday. The CSP is aiming to educate the public on the move over law through social media outreach and increased law enforcement in collaboration with AAA Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation…
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I-70 westbound deck in Glenwood Canyon to reopen Friday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Westbound motorists can drive on Interstate 70’s westbound deck in Glenwood Canyon starting Friday, the Colorado Department of Transportation said. Construction crews will wrap up a months-long project, unveiling the newly paved section of the roadway between Hanging Lake and No Name tunnels. East- and…
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Colorado Department of Transportation kicks off Rail Safety Week
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Department of Transportation is urging citizens to be cautious near trains as part of Rail Safety Week that began Monday. There were 28 vehicle-train crashes in Colorado in 2019, resulting in four deaths and seven injuries, according to CDOT. Since 2010, there have…
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CDOT launches sobriety display, breathalizer discount for Labor Day DUI enforcement
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In support of the Labor Day DUI enforcement period, the Colorado Department of Transportation released a sobriety display Friday and advertised a 50% discount on personal breathalyzers. The “2-Hourglass” display visually represents how one alcoholic…
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Heavy traffic, weather extremes expected for Labor Day weekend
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Department of Transportation is anticipating heavy traffic heading into Labor Day weekend in addition to extreme heat and cold. The National Weather Service predicts high temperatures in the 90s from Friday to Monday,…