For those planning a getaway this Independence Day weekend, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has issued a warning about likely heavy traffic across mountain highways, particularly on the I-70 Mountain Corridor and US Highway 285. As folks head for a bit of high country rest and revelry, CDOT is bracing for a peak in travel volumes from Thursday afternoon through Sunday evening, as reported by CDOT.
Construction is being put on pause, starting at noon on Thursday, and won’t resume until Monday morning to help streamline the holiday traffic flow, according to CDOT. Though workers won't be on scene, drive with care through work zones and keep an eye on those speed limits. If you're looking to dodge the worst of the delays, consider hopping on a bus. Services like Bustang, Pegasus, and Bustang Outrider have got you covered for many mountain spots, just check out ridebustang.com for the nitty-gritty details.
Looking back at 2024 stats from CDOT, the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnels saw cars pouring through in droves during the Fourth of July weekend, with over 235,000 vehicles logged across five days. The highest travel day recorded was Saturday, with a tally of 51,598 vehicles making the journey.
