CDOT to begin emergency bridge rehabilitation project on eastbound I-70 near the Eisenhower Tunnel

Project Update

April 6, 2023 - On April 10, work will take place along eastbound I-70 at Mile Point 216 on the bridge over US 6/Loveland Pass

Clear Creek County — On April 10, the Colorado Department of Transportation will begin an emergency bridge rehabilitation project on eastbound Interstate 70 just east of the Eisenhower Tunnel. Work will take place along eastbound I-70 at Mile Point 216 on the bridge over US 6/Loveland Pass. This bridge rehab is necessary after a large pothole formed on the highway in mid-March in which temporary repairs were made, but now a more durable fix will take place.

This work will take about a month and a half, with the majority of traffic impacts occurring during non-peak nighttime hours, but some daytime work will be necessary as well. No work will take place on weekends or holidays. The project will improve and prolong the life of the road surface and bridge.

Traffic Impacts

  • Most work will take place Sunday through Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.
  • Daytime work will happen occasionally for some work that requires warmer temperatures
  • Drivers can expect single-lane closures, meaning traffic along eastbound I-70 will be reduced to one lane during the project’s working hours
  • Drivers should also anticipate reduced speeds and uneven pavement surfaces in the work zone until the project is complete
  • Work is anticipated to wrap up by the end of May, 2023
Map showing eastbound Interstate 70 single lane closures over US 6Loveland Pass for bridge rehab project
Map showing eastbound Interstate 70 single lane closures over US 6Loveland Pass for bridge rehab project

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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.
  • 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!

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