Brace yourselves, Denver commuters: the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced significant traffic impacts this weekend on eastbound I-70 from I-225 to Chambers Road. Various lane closures are required for repairs to a section of stormwater pipe under the roadway. According to CDOT, lane closures will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, May 9, and are projected to continue until the early morning hours of Monday, May 12.
The closures are extensive: the eastbound I-70 left lane will be shuttered, alongside the Eastbound I-70 Express Lane. Not even the westbound I-70 is spared, with the left shoulder due to be out of service. CDOT hopes to completely finnish the repair work by 5 a.m. Monday, but advises that the Express Lane may remain closed until 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 13. Additionally, the westbound left shoulder isn't expected to reopen until Friday, May 23.
For those with weekend plans, alt routes aren't just advisable, they're essential. Significant delays are on the menu, and CDOT's advice is clear: know the score before you open that car door. They've made it easy to stay informed with a dedicated project webpage, a project hotline at 303-759-2368, and even an email for queries at [email protected].
