Tag: Colorado Department Of Transportation
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North America’s largest wildlife overpass opens between Denver, Colorado Springs
North America’s largest wildlife overpass is now open for animals to safely cross Interstate 25 in southern Douglas County, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. The $15 million Greenland Wildlife Overpass is designed to connect wildlife habitats to both sides of I-25, preserve open space and provide safe passage for a variety of species…
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I-25 closures in south metro Denver begin Sunday night
A series of overnight ramp closures along Interstate 25 in Douglas County are set to begin Sunday night. The closures are a result of a new pedestrian bridge under construction over I-25. Necessary work this week includes barrier installation and lane restriping between C-470 and Ridgegate Parkway, according to Colorado Department of Transportation officials. Officials…
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Wheat Ridge opens first new park in 11 years
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Wheat Ridge’s new park — The Green at 38th — is set to open Saturday, marking the first new park in the city since 2014. The city will be holding an official ribbon cutting at the park, 7101 W. 38th Ave., at 10 a.m. Saturday, with music,…
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CDOT to hold public open house for I-25 Speer & 23rd Bridge and Interchange Project Monday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Department of Transportation will host a public open house on Monday discussing the Interstate 25 Speer Boulevard and 23rd Avenue Bridge and Interchange Project. From 4 to 7 p.m., members of the public will be able to ask questions to members of the…
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CDOT warns drivers of higher impairment at higher altitudes
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Colorado ski resorts are expected to see a significant rise in visitors over the next few weeks while schools let out for the spring, and the Colorado Department of Transportation is warning those visitors about high elevations. “Even moderate consumption of cannabis or alcohol can lead to a stronger impact than expected,” the department said…
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Multiple Colorado roadways closed due to blizzard conditions
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Strong winds and snow combined created hazardous conditions on the eastern plains, resulting in multiple road closures Wednesday morning. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) as of 7 a.m., the following highways are closed due to adverse weather conditions: I-70 eastbound from Airpark Road to Burlington. I-70 westbound from Burlington – Deer Trial…
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Suspected DUI driver arrested after fatal Wheat Ridge crash
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The Wheat Ridge Police Department arrested a driver Thursday morning after he crashed into another vehicle while allegedly intoxicated, killing one and injuring a toddler. Officers responded to the two-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 70 near Ward Road around 5 a.m., according to a social media post by the department. One person was pronounced dead…
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Colorado airports receive nearly $20 million in state and local grants, with more to come
The Colorado Department of Transportation approved $13.8 million in funding for a statewide aviation grant program. In total, airports in Colorado will receive just over $18 million in grants when state and local money is fully allocated. In the metro Denver area, Centennial, Colorado Air and Space Port, Erie, Denver International Airport and Rocky Mountain…
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Speed cameras coming to Colorado roadways amid alarming spike in construction zone deaths
The state’s latest effort to crack down on speeding and reduce traffic fatalities comes amid an alarming increase in construction-zone deaths, which nearly doubled in 2024. The Colorado Department of Transportation released preliminary data from 2024 that reflects a roughly 5% decrease in traffic fatalities overall compared to 2023. Continued efforts by CDOT and the…