I-70 Twin Tunnels Weekly Traffic Advisory

June 21, 2013 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Central Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - IDAHO SPRINGS – Traffic on the eastbound Interstate 70 frontage road around the Twin Tunnels continues to flow smoothly, although drivers should continue to anticipate slower traffic and a 35 mph speed limit while the detour remains in place through late 2013.

Please Note: Blasting and/or rock scaling operations will require 20 to 30 minute traffic stops at various times throughout the week, not including peak travel periods such as Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons. The daily blasting schedule is posted daily on the project hotline, (303) 327-4034 or webpage –www.coloradodot.info/projects/i70twintunnels

In addition to blasting operations, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will have the following lane closures taking place, east and/or west of the Twin Tunnels, for concrete and asphalt placement, barrier work, and truck hauling operations:

  • Sunday, June 23
    • 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday – right lane closed eastbound
  • Monday, June 24
    • 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. – left lane closed eastbound
    • Noon to 5 p.m. – left land closed westbound
  • Tuesday, June 25
    • 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. – left lane closed eastbound
    • 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. – left land closed westbound
  • Wednesday, June 26
    • 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. – left lane closed eastbound
    • 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday – left lane closed westbound
  • Thursday, June 27
    • 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. – left lane closed eastbound
    • 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday – right lane closed westbound
  • Friday, June 28
    • 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. – left lane closed eastbound
    • 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday – left lane closed westbound
  • Saturday, June 29
    • 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. – left lane closed eastbound

While these lane closures are in place, a 35 mph speed limit will be in effect and traffic slowing and delays up to 30 minutes should be expected, primarily during daylight hours.

To receive project updates via e-mail, visit www.coloradodot.info and click on the cell-phone icon in the upper right-hand corner.  The link takes you to a list of items you can subscribe to, including I-70 West, Denver to Glenwood Springs.

Also, CDOT’s smartphone application provides drivers with easier access to I-70 traveler information. It includes travel speeds and times, road conditions, incidents, road work; and feeds from CDOT's closed-circuit television cameras and alerts.  Text CDOT to 25827 or download CDOT Mobile from your App store.

Adding a third lane to eastbound I-70 from east Idaho Springs to the bottom of Floyd Hill is part of CDOT’s strategy at reducing congestion along one of the state’s busiest corridors which, in turn, will improve gas mileage and air quality.