I-70/ Eisenhower Tunnel (Colorado) construction delays...

[fkovalski]

FYI for those traveling in our wonderful state:





Advance Construction Alert: I-70 Eisenhower Tunnel Paving Project to Cause Major Traffic Impacts



Starting on September 10th, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will begin work to pave both bores of the Eisenhower Tunnel on Interstate 70. This work is expected to cause major impacts to I-70 mountain travel and has been scheduled when traffic volumes are at their lightest so as to minimize the motorists’ delays. Please note the upcoming traffic restrictions necessary for this work:



September 10th, 2006 at 10 p. m. until September 15th, 2006 at 10 a. m.

The westbound (north) tunnel with be completely closed to traffic. Traffic will use the eastbound (south) tunnel and run one lane in each direction.



September 15th at 10 a. m. until September 17th at 10 p. m.

Both tunnels will be open for the weekend and there will be no lane restrictions.



September 17th at 10 p. m. until September 22nd at 10 a. m.

The westbound (north) tunnel with be completely closed to traffic. Traffic will use the eastbound (south) tunnel and run one lane in each direction.



September 22nd at 10 a. m. until September 24th at 9 p. m.

Both tunnels will be open for the weekend and there will be no lane restrictions.



September 24th at 9 p. m. until September 29th at 9 a. m.

The eastbound (south) tunnel with be completely closed to traffic. Traffic will use the westbound (north) tunnel and run one lane in each direction.



Overwidth Load Restriction: During the time these closures and restrictions are in place, overwidth loads that are eleven feet and wider must use U. S. 6 over Loveland Pass as they will not be allowed to travel through the tunnel.



For traveler information, call (303) 639-1111 or (877) 315-ROAD, or visit www.cotrip.org.

 

[DBabbitt]

fkovalski, Thanks so much for the info on the closures. My folks are coming in on the 12th and I was planning to go do some sight seeing. I live in denver and don't usually get out west of the city so It would have never known about it. Now I can at least plan around it.



Thanks again, Dan.

 

[fkovalski]

. ... . I live in denver and don't usually get out west of the city so It would have never known about it. Now I can at least plan around it.



Thanks again, Dan.

Dan,

There are many places to go and see! To where were you planning to go? There may be some alternative routes (but most Denverittes know 'em already. ) The only thing I could suggest is to go on a weekday to avoid the weekend summer travel into the hills. Let me know if I can help you in any way- PM if you'd like for any ideas.



-frank.