Maintenance Work Continuing on Vail Pass Next Monday Through Wednesday

July 13, 2012 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3 - One varying lane of eastbound I-70 will be closed.

EAGLE/SUMMIT COUNTIES — Next Monday, July 16 through net Wednesday, July 18, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will continue minor highway maintenance work on eastbound I-70 at Vail Pass from mile marker (MM) 181 to MM 184.

CDOT crews will close the right lane of eastbound I-70 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. each day. The speed limit will be reduced in the area to 55 MPH. Minor delays should be expected through the area and drivers are urged to build extra travel time. Motorists are reminded to obey all road signs and flaggers, and to drive Slow for the Cone Zone through the work zone.

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