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CDOT says the I‑70 West Vail Pass project will wrap in 2026 after adding bridges, a third lane, six wildlife underpasses and avalanche protections.
An avalanche closed westbound US 50 at Monarch Pass Sunday, prompting a detour and slower speeds as crews work to clear the slide. Expect delays on the Sawatch crossing.
A multi-vehicle collision early Sunday closed northbound I-25 at Lincoln Avenue in Lone Tree and killed at least one person. Officials urged drivers to avoid the area.
A crash between a cement truck and a box truck closed westbound U.S. 6 south of Golden and prompted a hazmat response; cleanup and detours are expected to cause long delays.
CDOT closed northbound US‑85 (Santa Fe Drive) between Lakeside Drive and Dumont Way after fire activity on March 20, snarling the afternoon commute. Check COtrip for updates.
CDOT is studying up to five Arvada sites for a possible West Metro stop that could let suburban riders board Mountain Rail trains to Winter Park, Granby and beyond.
An avalanche closed US‑40 westbound between Robbers Roost and Mary Jane Ski Area, prompting CDOT to post a closure and crews to respond.
CDOT says it will accelerate roadside vegetation work and coordinate with partners as low snowpack and drought raise wildfire risks across Colorado. Crews will prioritize high‑risk corridors.
Arapahoe County’s ArapaGO study is testing microtransit and micromobility across the county. The public survey closes March 31 and pop‑up events are planned.
Littleton recommended the Mineral RTD station for a proposed Front Range rail stop, arguing far lower construction costs and existing multimodal connections make it the practical choice.
I-25 in Pueblo was closed both directions at Exit 99A after a crash; a detour and slower speeds are in effect. Expect delays and check official traffic updates.
A 50-year lease will shift treated groundwater from the Venetucci wells to Fountain, adding capacity that officials say could free up roughly 2,000 new taps by 2030. Costs will rise modestly as the supply is phased in.
Denver International Airport is collecting $10 and $20 grocery and gas gift cards to help TSA officers who are working without pay during a partial DHS shutdown and the spring-break travel surge.
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