U.S. 6 over Loveland Pass closed today for sinkhole repair work

Denver - U.S. 6 over Loveland Pass will be closed today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for damage repairs due to a sinkhole. The sinkhole occurred yesterday. Crews worked through the day yesterday and re-opened the road before the evening. Crews expect to complete the last of the repairs today.

Alternate route is Interstate 70/Eisenhower Tunnel. Hazmat vehicles will be escorted through the tunnel at the top of the hour so regular traffic will be stopped to allow for this operation to take place. Motorists should expect hourly traffic stops at each of the tunnels.

Image below: CDOT crews repairing damaged pavement on U.S. 6 over Loveland Pass yesterday. Work continues today.

Know Before You Go

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
• Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp
• Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
• See scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
• Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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.
• Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
• 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.
• Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
• Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
• Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
• Be patient!

Download the COtrip App!

The new FREE COtrip Planner mobile app was designed to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip Planner app provides statewide, real-time traffic information, and works on mobile devices that operate on the iOS and Android platforms. Visit the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the Apple Store (iOS devices) to download!