CDOT Crews Ready for Storm
The following areas are on or will begin snow shift (12 hours per shift), as follows:
Colorado Springs Area: Snow shift began at noon, with 35 snowplows
Pueblo Area: Snow shift began this morning; with 39 snowplows
Trinidad Area: Snow shift begins at 4 p.m., with 22 snowplows
La Junta Area: Snow shift begins at 8 p.m., with 18 snowplows
Lamar Area: Snow shift begins at midnight, with 25 snowplows
Fairplay Area: Snow shift began at 10 a.m., with 25 snowplows
AVOID A FINE! Motorists should be aware the Traction Law andPassenger Vehicle Chain Law could be implemented if conditions require it. When either law is in effect, highway signage will be activated.
- Traction Law — Motorists will need snow tires, tires with mud/snow (M/S) designation, or a four-wheel drive vehicle — all tires must have a minimum one-eighth inch tread.
- Passenger Vehicle Chain Law — Every vehicle on the roadway must have chains or an alternative traction device (like AutoSock).
Without proper equipment, you can be fined $130. If your vehicle blocks the roadway, you could be fined more than $650.
ROAD CONDITION/CLOSURE INFORMATION: To find roadway conditions and closures, log onto CDOT’s traveler information site at www.cotrip.org or call 511 from anywhere in the state. Better yet, sign up to receive wireless text alerts and/or e-mails about road conditions on our website, www.codot.gov. You can also log on to CDOT’s Winter Driving web page at: http://www.coloradodot.
