Mobility Study in Dillon and Silverthorne at US 6 & CO 9

About the Study

CDOT initiated a study to improve safety and operations along the US 6 and CO 9 corridors in Summit County. The study examined traffic conditions from the I-70 Exit 205 interchange to Hamilton Creek Road (north on CO 9) and to Lake Dillon Drive (east on US 6). The analysis also considered the impacts of the Wildernest Road/ Stephens Way loop. Location is Silverthorne/US 6 CO 9 at the I-70 junction.

US 6 & CO 9 Study Area Map
US 6 & CO 9 Study Area Map

Schedule & Important Dates

  • Study Start Date: January 2023
  • Open House Date: 
    Nov. 19, 2024
    4 to 7 p.m.
    Silverthorne Pavilion
    400 Blue River Parkway
    Silverthorne, CO 80498
  • Study End Date: Quarter 4 2024

 Goals

Take a data-driven approach to identify mobility improvements for US 6 and CO 9 in Silverthorne and Dillon.

 Study Benefits
  • Corridor Operations to make traffic flow as efficient as possible
  • Mobility and Accessibility to enhance travel options for all users
  • Sustainability to promote long-term, eco-friendly strategies
  • Safety to reduce the risk of accidents for all users in the future
 Key Findings

Three strategies moving forward are continued evaluation of Traffic Signal Timing Improvements, Access Management Improvements and Investments in Mode Shift