Overnight lane closures on the I-70 mountain corridor to improve pavement conditions before ski season

Clear Creek County - While the weather is still warm, over the next two weeks, CDOT maintenance crews will repave a worn and heavily traveled stretch of eastbound Interstate 70.  Work will take place at night to minimize traffic impacts.

Lane closure schedule:

• Single lane closure on eastbound I-70 in the Silver Plume area from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Wednesday nights for two weeks (Sept. 12 - 15  and  Sept. 19 - 22).  No lane closures Thursdays through the weekends. 
• The first week of work, crews will mill the pavement and the second week they will re-pave the lane.
• The schedule above could change depending on the weather and other factors.  For the latest updates, go to COtrip.org.

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

• Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org 
• Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COalerts
• Scheduled lane closures
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Remember: Slow for the Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

• Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
• Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
• Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
• Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so
• Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
• Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
• Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
• Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
• Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
• Be patient