Expect additional traffic for MLK Weekend

DENVER – The Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to anticipate heavier than normal traffic along Interstate 70 west of Denver and on other mountain highways for the next few days, as people hit the road over the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.

Last year’s MLK weekend vehicles counts at the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnels were as follows:

Following the holiday, traffic numbers are expected to remain high through mid-April due to increased snow amounts and additional travel opportunities over the Presidents Day weekend and spring break.

Road conditions can change quickly at this time of year. Drivers can receive updated road and weather information by calling 511 or by checking www.cotrip.org. Specific information regarding Interstate 70 also is available at: www.GoI70.com.

A transit alternative is available to those traveling to Loveland Ski Area, A-Basin, Copper Mountain and Steamboat Springs. Snowstang is offering a two for one roundtrip ticketing option through February. Buy one full-fare ticket and take someone along at no cost. An adult fare is $25 to Loveland, A-Basin and Copper Mountain, and $40 to Steamboat Springs. Children 2 to 11 years old ride free traveling with an adult. Please note all riders must be booked on the reservation at the time of booking. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: ridebustang.com