News Releases

Expect More Traffic for Thanksgiving Weekend

November 23, 2016 - Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 1 – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding drivers to anticipate heavier than normal traffic for the next few days as people travel for the Thanksgiving weekend and crowd the larger shopping areas.

CDOT Opening its Doors around the State this Weekend

May 16, 2016 - Denver Metro/CDOT Region 1 - DENVER — Have you ever wondered what the view is like from the inside of a snowplow? Or a State Patrol vehicle? Or what exactly takes place inside the control room and other areas of the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnels (EJMT) and Hanging Lake Tunnels?

CDOT Anticipates Holiday Travel to Increase After Christmas Day

December 24, 2014 Central/Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - Statewide – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding drivers to anticipate heavy traffic in many areas of the state over the next several weekends due to holiday traffic.

CDOT to Improve Fire Protection in Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnel

December 3, 2014 - Central/Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - DENVER/MOUNTAIN CORRIDOR – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has contracted a Design Build team for the installation of a Fixed Fire Suppression System (FFSS) for the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnel (EJMT).

Eisenhower Tunnels History Recounted in New Display Boards

June 25, 2014 - Central Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - DENVER, COLORADO - New display boards installed at the Dillon Reservoir Overlook on I-70 in Summit County and at the Georgetown Visitors Center in Clear Creek County will help residents and visitors understand the history of the area and the development of the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnels on I-70.

I-70 Traffic Stops at Eisenhower/Johnson Tunnels

June 10, 2013 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Central Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - CLEAR CREEK/SUMMIT COUNTIES – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be stopping traffic at the Eisenhower/Johnson Tunnels (EJMT) this week for the installation of new overhead electronic signs.

Summer Traffic Season Set to Start

May 23, 2013 - Central Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - DENVER – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding drivers to anticipate heavy traffic in many areas of the state over the Memorial Day weekend due to the number of events and social activities taking place throughout the state to kick off the summer season.