December

Assets

CDOT and partners provide $20,000 in Lyft ride credits to prevent impaired driving during the holiday season

December 1, 2022 - Statewide - There’s nothing uglier than a DUI, says CDOT

High winds will impact travel along I-25 through Friday

December 1, 2022 - Southeastern Colorado - Commercial truckers are urged to prepare for hazardous road conditions

Older Driver Safety Awareness Week aims to keep seniors safe on the road

December 5, 2022 - Statewide - 114 older drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2020

Emergency repair for the Brush Lateral Canal along US 34 starts today

December 5, 2022 - Northeastern Colorado - This work will require full closure of the westbound lane for crews to safely work in the ditch

Gov. Polis, Acting Federal Highway Administrator Stephanie Pollack, Denver Mayor Hancock, and local elected officials celebrate the completion of the Central 70 Project

December 5, 2022 - Central/Eastern Colorado - CDOT announces completion of the 4-acre cover park and major construction

‘Tis the season for sober rides: CDOT kicks off multiweek holiday DUI enforcement

December 7, 2022 - Statewide News - 36% of traffic fatalities in 2022 involve impairment

US 50 Monarch Pass runaway truck ramp repair is complete

December 7, 2022 - South-Central Colorado - The truck ramp located east of the Monarch Pass summit is now operational after the completion of a three month repair project

Winter storm causes difficult travel conditions statewide this week (Dec. 12-15)

December 12, 2022 - Statewide News - Blizzard conditions expected in Northeast CO; drivers urged to limit traveling during the storm and plan ahead

CDOT to study existing operations of US 6/CO 9 corridor in Summit County

December 13, 2022 - Northwestern Colorado - Partner agencies agree on need to review popular connector to I-70 mountain corridor

Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Program Update - Week of Dec. 18

December 14, 2022 - Southeastern Colorado - Traffic switch planned on southbound Interstate-25 between South Academy Boulevard and Colorado Highway 16

CDOT and partners assemble to offer free tire checks and winter safety resources to drivers

December 16, 2022 - Statewide - Winter weather is unpredictable in Colorado, and the best way to stay safe is to always be prepared for the weather to turn

Winter shutdown for CO 13 Rio Blanco Hill widening project

December 19, 2022 - Northwestern Colorado - The planned winter shutdown is necessary to keep the traveling public and crews safe during winter weather conditions

Planned winter shutdown for I-70 West Vail Pass improvements begins in late December

December 19, 2022 - Northwestern Colorado - Work will resume in spring 2023, including continued construction of westbound bridge

Winter shutdown for new I-70 median cable rail and guardrail project in Eagle County

December 19, 2022 - Northwestern Colorado - The planned winter shutdown is necessary to keep the traveling public and project team safe during winter weather conditions

Anticipate heavy holiday traffic, motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution and be prepared

December 23, 2022 - Statewide - There will continue to be icy conditions until the weather warms up on Christmas Eve

Storms to impact travel along Western Slope’s high country through New Year’s Eve weekend

December 27, 2022 - Southwestern Colorado - Visibility may be limited making travel difficult

CDOT provides safe ride options ahead of New Year’s Eve DUI enforcement

December 28, 2022 - Statewide - 3,829 DUI citations in Colorado this year by Colorado State Patrol