Tag: Cdot
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Avalanche closes Berthoud Pass, more snow is on the way
The below-zero cold snap and winter storm didn’t cause major traffic problems — except for an avalanche on Berthoud Pass on U.S. 40 overnight — thanks to the Colorado Department of Transportation’s round-the-clock road clearing, but more snow in the northern region of the state is expected beginning Wednesday, according to CDOT. Berthoud Pass, on…
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Winter driving tips from the Colorado Department of Transportation
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Winter is here and the Colorado Department of Transportation wants drivers to know some requirements and tips for safe winter travel, especially along the I-70 corridor. There were 46 crashes along the I-70 mountain corridor last December, according to a news release from CDOT’s “Winter Wise” program. These crashes comprised nearly 23% of all crashes…
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Passenger rail to Steamboat Springs and Craig chugs along
When the Colorado Department of Transportation announced interest in reestablishing passenger rail on the tracks used to transport coal and other freight from Craig to Denver, Craig City Manager Peter Brixius saw a glimmer of good news. “I’d love to see that, especially with the closure of our coal-fired power plant and two mines,” said…
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Impaired driving deaths drop in Colorado, but pedestrian fatalities increase
CDOT claims blank blank are helping reduce fatalities
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CDOT issues Thanksgiving weekend traffic advisory for Colorado
The Colorado Department of Transportation issued a Thanksgiving travel advisory for motorists as a winter storm approaches. CDOT says its snow-fighting crews are preparing for the winter storm and will be operating 24/7 to clear highways through the weekend. “Snow is expected to impact the Interstate 70 mountain corridor later tomorrow through Saturday,” according to…
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New CDOT command center at Eisenhower tunnels sees all
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For 50 years the Eisenhower-Johnson tunnels on Interstate 70 have been both the most critical east-west highway link in Colorado and something of a poor cousin of the Colorado Department of Transportation. The tunnels are showing their age, said John Lorme, director of maintenance and operations for CDOT, and staffing has often fallen below 40%.…
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Drivers cautioned about sun glare safety closures on eastbound Interstate 70 at Floyd Hill
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Eastbound drivers on Interstate 70 at Floyd Hill should be aware that the Colorado Department of Transportation often closes the highway from sunrise until about 8:30 a.m. because of blinding sun glare from November through February. The sun’s angle, in combination with the hill and the highway’s configuration, can create a blinding sun glare for…
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Bridge resurfacing on westbound I-270 will snarl traffic this weekend
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.…
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Summer’s end brings customary pleasures, traffic woes at Colorado highways, DIA
The end of summer rapidly approaches and Labor Day’s last gasp for recreation is going to mean traffic issues on land, sea and air. Well, highways, reservoirs and airlines anyway. And officials urged travelers to pay extra attention to ensure they don’t miss their flights. The public also needs to be prepared for heavier-than-usual traffic…
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Colorado rolls out cutting-edge tech to crack down on Denver express lane weaving
C-470 from I-25 to Wadsworth Boulevard and I-25 from US 36 to E-470 begin enforcement this week