The Cuerno Verde Rest Area in Colorado City is closing on October 6 for upgrades, including a new HVAC system, with a reopening expected within 30 days. CDOT advises travelers to plan accordingly.

Colorado has seen pedestrian deaths rise by 88% since 2015, with 120 fatalities in 2024. CDOT and Bicycle Colorado launched an awareness campaign, focusing on shared road safety and compliant behavior among drivers and pedestrians.

A gas leak on South Shields Street in Fort Collins has closed the road between Drake Road and Rocky Mountain Way, disrupting traffic and public services. Repair timeline is uncertain.

CDOT announces closures at I-25/US 50B interchange in Pueblo for upgrades, detours via CO Highway 47, starting October 10 with project completion expected in early summer 2027.

Fort Collins' Linden Street will temporarily become car-free for a community event on October 3, encouraging pedestrian activities and local festivities.

CDOT warns of heavy traffic for leaf peepers in Colorado, advising caution on routes like I-70 and US 285, and suggesting travelers check conditions on COtrip.org.

Colorado strengthens child passenger safety through laws and initiatives, with CDOT and partners providing free car seat checks to ensure correct usage, backed by stricter state laws extending car seat age requirements.

CDOT is starting a project to install fiber optic cable and traffic cameras on CO Highway 66 and US Highway 36 to improve connectivity and traffic management, with expected completion in December 2026.

CDOT warns of delays on US Highway 285 near Villa Grove from Sept. 22 due to road maintenance, advising travelers to check COtrip.org and use caution.

Fort Collins will close South Timberline Road for crack sealing maintenance on Sept. 27-28, affecting traffic from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Detours will be available.

Gov. Jared Polis declared "See Tracks? Think Train" Week to promote railroad safety in Colorado, with campaigns emphasizing caution at crossings and infrastructure improvements.

The Colorado Department of Transportation is closing WCR 38 at the I-25 intersection from Sept. 16 for construction related to I-25 North Express Lanes Project, with detours in place.

CO 7 in Boulder will have one-lane each way between Foothills Parkway and Range Street due to construction, with a full closure at 48th Street intersection from September 19-22 for paving work.