02-2014

February News Items
CDOT Finds Benefits and Financial Challenges to High Speed Transit

February 19, 2014 - Statewide Transportation Plan - DENVER – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) issued two draft reports today summarizing the feasibility of high-speed transit systems in both the Interstate 70 Mountain Corridor and I-25 Front Range Corridor.

Open House Scheduled for I-70 Eagle Construction Project

February 20, 2014 - Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3 - EAGLE — As crews prepare to restart work on the I-70 Eagle Interchange project, Flatiron Constructors Inc., the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Town of Eagle will hold a public open house Wednesday, February 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Eagle Town Hall at 200 Broadway.

CDOT seeking Public input on Area Transit

February 20, 2014 - Southeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 2 - TRINIDAD – The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Division of Transit & Rail wants to hear from citizens in Las Animas and Huerfano counties on how best to improve transit in the region.

Grand Avenue Bridge Project to Engage Public in Refining Design Features

February 21, 2014 - Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3 - GLENWOOD SPRINGS – The Grand Avenue Bridge project team is moving into a more detailed design phase on the proposed Grand Avenue Bridge; new pedestrian bridge; and supporting changes to Grand Avenue, 7th Street, 8th Street, and the area on the north side of I-70.

Heavy Weekend Traffic Expected Along I-70 Mountain Corridor

February 21, 2014 - Metro Denver Colorado/CDOT Region 1, Northeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 4 - DENVER/NORTHEAST COLORADO — Heavy traffic is expected along the I-70 mountain corridor this weekend. Westbound traffic should anticipate delays Friday and Saturday a.m. into the early afternoon.

Wave Escorts Implemented on I-70 to Ensure Public Safety

February 23, 2014 - Central Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - DENVER/NORTHWEST COLORADO — Heavy traffic is expected along the I-70 mountain corridor today. Eastbound I-70 to experiencing delays throughout the afternoon, motorists should allow for plenty of extra time.

Full Closure of Bryant Street Under US 6 Bridge Tonight

February 24, 2014 - Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - DENVER- The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be implementing a full closure of Bryant Street beneath the US 6 bridge tonight, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m.