I-70 Exit 203 Interchange in Frisco | Construction Phase

About the Project

The project entails safety, mobility and operational improvements on I-70 at the Colorado State Highway 9 (CO 9) Frisco interchange (Exit 203) and the adjacent intersection on Lusher Court/Dillon Dam Road (DDR). The Interchange experiences congestion during peak travel times. 

This project will improve the capacity of the interchange by improving the westbound ramp and I-70 bridge. It also improves the eastbound ramps and adjacent intersection that affect the operation of this interchange.

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $27.1 million
  • Contractor: Zak Dirt
  • Timeline: April 2026 to October 2027
  • Location: I-70 
    • Nearest Town/City: Frisco
    • Mile Point(s): MP 203
    • County: Summit

Project Benefits

The project will improve:

  • Mobility: Interchange improvements enhance economic vitality and mobility by reducing travel delays caused by crashes and congestion for all users, including the freight industry and tourists. Mobility improvements help regional transit such as Bustang and Summit Stage, the local transit agency that uses I-70.
  • Safety: The interchange improvements will increase traveler safety for all users, including new bicycle and pedestrian connections across CO 9 and I-70.

Work Schedule

To be announced.

Traffic Impacts

  • To be announced
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures