Tag: Winter Driving
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Perspective: End I-70’s winter wipeouts
By Greg Fulton and Grier Bailey It’s October, and while fall has just begun, we have already seen the first snow in the mountains. Typically, we will experience a major snowfall in the high country during this month and with it, we are likely to see delays, closures and possible gridlock on I-70 in the…
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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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As Presidents’ Day approaches, CDOT urges drivers to remain vigilant with winter driving, driving sober
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Traditionally, Presidents’ Day weekend is a time when thousands of Coloradans leave town and head into the mountains along the Interstate 70 mountain corridors. This time of year is also considered to be the “unofficial midpoint” of winter by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT),…
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Denver avoids winter weather collision spike Tuesday morning
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save So far, Denver drivers have avoided the usual spike in collisions that comes with winter weather advisories, the Denver Police Department said Tuesday. At 6 a.m. police reported only five collisions and no stolen vehicles…