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Denver plans a nearly $1 billion streets overhaul to prioritize buses and safety. Supporters call it life‑saving; critics warn it could slow commutes and shift congestion.
Westbound Colfax at Sable was closed after a gas line rupture Friday; crews are on scene and drivers were told to seek alternate routes.
Troopers staged a March 25 sweep on I-25’s south gap, logging dozens of contacts and issuing citations as they targeted tailgating and aggressive driving.
RTD warns a network outage is affecting call centers and station emergency phones across the Denver system. Check NextRide and official alerts for trip updates.
RTD suspended the R Line at Florida Station after reporting a security issue; H Line trains will turn at Nine Mile Station and riders should expect delays.
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.
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