10-2010

October News Items
US 24 Twin Bridge Project Completed and Open to Traffic

October 11, 2010 - FASTER bridge replaced and reopened in four days! Southeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 2 - TELLER COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has finished a majority of the work on the Twin Creek Bridge, allowing U.S. 24 to reopen between Florissant and Divide.

Cable Rail Project Underway on I-25

October 13, 2010 - Project Designed to Prevent Unsafe & Errant Shoulder Crossings. Central Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - DOUGLAS COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is installing cable rail along the shoulders of Interstate 25 to improve safety in the Castle Rock area.

I-70 Clifton Interchange – Ramp Closure This Weekend

October 13, 2010 - FASTER PROJECT UPDATE - Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3 - MESA COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Transportation’s project to improve safety and mobility on the I-70 interchange at Clifton is progressing well. This Friday and Saturday, crews will implement a closure to complete paving at the westbound off-ramp, Exit 37.

Four Bridges Project Set to Start

October 15, 2010 - FASTER Funds Accelerate Structure Replacements in Southeastern Colorado - Southeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 2 - CROWLEY/KIOWA COUNTIES – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) begins a project next week that replaces four timber bridges on State Highway (SH) 96, between Ordway and Eads.

I-25 Traffic Realignment Near 104th Avenue Postponed Until Wednesday

October 18, 2010 - Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 6 - ADAMS COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has postponed the traffic realignment of northbound and southbound I-25 near 104th Avenue until Wednesday, October 20th due to colder temperatures.

Colorado Parents Hold Key to Saving Teen Drivers’ Lives

October 18, 2010 - NATIONAL TEEN DRIVING SAFETY WEEK, OCT 17-23 - Traffic Safety - DENVER -- Parents of teenagers often feel like they do not have much influence on their kids, but when it comes to safe driving, they do – and it could mean a difference between life and death.

Pipe Work to Close I-25 Near Alameda Avenue This Week

October 18, 2010 - Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 6 - DENVER —This week, Monday, October 18th through Thursday, October 21st, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will install pipes under I-25 for a new storm sewer line, which will improve drainage in the area. As a result of the work, motorists can expect lane closures as well as a full closure of I-25 each night this week.

Bridge Work to Close Northbound I-25 at State Highway 119 Tonight

October 20, 2010 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Northeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 4 - LONGMONT – Tonight, October 20th, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will completely close northbound I-25 near State Highway (SH) 119 for bridge expansion joint replacement.

Traffic Realignment Scheduled for this Weekend to Cause Major Delays on Parker Road and Arapahoe Road

October 21, 2010 - Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 6 - ARAPAHOE COUNTY – This weekend, October 23rd and October 24th, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will realign Parker Road to the west approximately 200 feet and eastbound Arapahoe Road to the south approximately 25 feet to accommodate the construction of the new Parker Road bridge over Arapahoe Road. This temporary alignment will be in place through May 2011.

Independence Pass is Temporarily Closed

October 25, 2010 - Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3 - (Re-open pending impacts of winter storm) Severe winter storm warning – motorists are urged to prepare vehicles for winter driving, refer to Winter Driving Tips at: http://www.dot.state.co.us/TravelInfo/WinterDriving/Index.cfm

Bridge Replacement Project Underway on State Highway 138

October 26, 2010 - Northeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 4 - NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - LOGAN AND SEDGWICK COUNTIES – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) recently began a bridge replacement project on US 138 in Sedgwick and Logan counties.

Overnight Closure of I-70 – West of Tunnel

October 26, 2010 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Central Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - SUMMIT COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will close Interstate 70 between the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnel (EJMT) and Silverthorne tonight to allow maintenance crews to clear snow from the left lane, currently closed to traffic for median barrier construction.

Updated - Overnight Closure of I-70 – West of Tunnel

October 26, 2010 - UPDATED TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Central Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - SUMMIT COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will close Interstate 70 between the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnel (EJMT) and Silverthorne tonight to allow maintenance crews to clear snow from the left lane, currently closed to traffic for median barrier construction.

Bridge Deck Repairs to Close US 6

October 27, 2010 - Northeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 4 - MORGAN COUNTY – Starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, October 28th and continuing until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 29th, US 6 at milepost 373.256, which is just east of Brush, will be completely closed for bridge deck repairs.