Roads

Update:  At 4:45PM CDOT was able to open Eastbound I-70 after clearing the accident from the roadway. Anticipate heavy traffic while the backed up traffic makes its way through the canyon. Please drive carefully. Thursday (2/16) at approximately 2PM, CDOT once again had to close Eastbound I-70 through Glenwood Canyon due to another accident. There … Read more

Update:  At 10:24PM CDOT was able to open Westbound I-70 through Glenwood Canyon, then a short time later eastbound was reopened as well. The roads remain very slick, and winter weather with bitter cold temperatures will continue through the night. Please drive carefully. At approximately 4:15PM CDOT had to close both directions of I-70 through … Read more

Drivers should plan for a single-lane closure on Midland Avenue near 8th Street on Wednesday, February 8th from approximately 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for utility work. Please plan extra travel time through the area. As usual in the winter months, this work is weather dependent and subject to change.

Update:  At approximately 4:30PM CDOT opened eastbound I-70 at New Castle.  Law enforcement had to complete a lengthy investigation after the crash that involved high speeds. Slow traffic will remain in the area for a short time.  Please drive carefully.   Around 12:00PM this afternoon CDOT closed Eastbound I-70 at New Castle to an accident … Read more

Update:  As of 4:50PM crews have reopened the eastbound on & off ramps at the Glenwood Springs interchange (MM116). Please drive carefully. The eastbound on & off ramps at Glenwood Springs (MM116) will be closed for an extended amount of time due to a semi rolling over as it was trying to make the turn … Read more

Update:  As of 5PM CDOT has opened I-70 westbound.  Please drive carefully.   At approximately 4PM, an accident occurred around the New Castle off ramp on I-70 Westbound. Shortly after CDOT closed the left lane between New Castle and Silt. At 4:15 CDOT closed I-70 westbound completely at New Castle. The current detour is Highway … Read more

Update:  As of 9AM the back-up has been cleared, but traffic remains slow due to road conditions.  Please drive carefully.   Eastbound I-70 is backed up to New Castle due to an accident in South Canyon. One lane is open, but the road conditions have already reduced speeds and the traffic volume has added to … Read more

Good Thursday Morning, The black ice is out in force this morning. From New Castle East I-70 is very icy with snow packed spots. I-70 Eastbound is closed at the continental divide.  US40 is completely closed over Rabbit Ears Pass.  US24 is closed Eastbound 10 miles before Redcliff due to an accident. Hwy 82 is … Read more

At approximately 6:30PM the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for the Grizzly Creek Fire Burn scar. I-70 will remain closed through Glenwood Canyon until the weather system has passed. CDOT still recommends the “Northern Detour” to get around the closure. Highway 13, to US40, to Highway 9. We will update as more … Read more