06-2013

June News Items
Bridge Monitoring Equipment Installation Delayed

June 10, 2013 - Southeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 2 - MANITOU SPRINGS – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is postponing the installation of bridge monitoring equipment under the Williams Canyon Bridge on U.S. 24 since the required personnel will not be available for a few weeks.

I-70 Traffic Stops at Eisenhower/Johnson Tunnels

June 10, 2013 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Central Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - CLEAR CREEK/SUMMIT COUNTIES – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be stopping traffic at the Eisenhower/Johnson Tunnels (EJMT) this week for the installation of new overhead electronic signs.

HPTE Board Considering Adjusted Morning Peak Period Toll Rates for I-25 Express Lanes

June 10, 2013 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Statewide Transportation Plan - DENVER—On June 19, 2013, the High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE) Board will act on a resolution to adjust toll rates for an additional hour in the morning peak period between 6:45 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. on the I-25 HOV/tolled Express Lanes between downtown Denver and US 36.

9,327 Colorado Drivers Get Life-Saving Reminder to Buckle Up

June 11, 2013 - Traffic Safety - STATEWIDE – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced today that the Colorado State Patrol and law enforcement agencies across the state issued 9,327 seat belt citations to drivers during the Click It or Ticket campaign, which lasted from May 20 to June 2.

US 36 Closed in Two Locations Tonight for Bridge Work

June 12, 2013 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 6 - BROOMFIELD – Tonight, June 12, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will pour half of the deck for the new Uptown Avenue (Olde Wadsworth) bridge as part of the US 36 Express Lanes Project.

I-70 Twin Tunnels Weekly Traffic Advisory

June 14, 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.

Date Change: Two SH 82 Intersections to Close Temporarily for Deer Guard Installation

June 20, 2013 - PROJECT UPDATE/Date Change: Begins July 8th - Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3 - GARFIELD/EAGLE COUNTIES – Colorado Department of Transportation project contractor United Companies / Oldcastle SW Group has requested a permit from Eagle County to close the intersection of JW Drive and SH 82 and the intersection of Valley Road and SH 82.

Paving Begins on US 160 Between Cortez and Towaoc

June 17, 2013 - PROJECT UPDATE - Southwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 5 - MONTEZUMA COUNTY – Starting Monday, June 24, paving will begin on US 160 between Cortez and Towaoc, as part of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s resurfacing and safety-improvement project.

US 36 Closed Tonight for Deck Pour on Uptown Avenue Bridge

June 19, 2013 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 6 - BROOMFIELD – Tonight, June 19, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will pour the remaining deck for the new Uptown Avenue (Olde Wadsworth) bridge as part of the US 36 Express Lanes Project.

HPTE Board Approved Adjustment of Morning Peak Period Toll Rates for I-25 Express Lanes

June 19, 2013 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Statewide Transportation Plan - DENVER— Today, June 19, 2013, the High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE) Board acted on a resolution to adjust toll rates for an additional hour in the morning peak period (6:45 a.m.-8:45 a.m.) on the I-25 HOV/tolled Express Lanes between downtown Denver and US 36.