| The Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to expect heavier traffic in many areas of the state over the next couple of weeks as people prepare to travel during the holidays. Drivers should expect increased traffic along the Front Range before and after the Christmas holiday, due to the number of large shopping areas located on or near the urban corridors.“ Wherever your travels take you, plan to drive sober, take it slow, and give yourself plenty of time to arrive safely,” said CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew. “We ask every driver to respect the road and each other so we can all enjoy the holiday season.” To ease holiday traffic, CDOT will suspend construction projects statewide by noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 31. No work is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 25 and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. In addition, there will be no lane closures on the I-70 Floyd Hill Project on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, until Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. As always, motorists are encouraged to check COtrip.org or the COtrip Planner App for real-time alerts and specific project details. https://www.codot.gov/projects I-70 Mountain Corridor Travel Heavy traffic also is anticipated along the I-70 Mountain Corridor between Denver and Eagle County during the week following Christmas due to traditional increases in recreational travel. Christmas week is one of the higher travel periods in Colorado. |
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I-70 Mountain Corridor website CDOT created a brand-new online hub specifically for the I-70 Mountain Corridor, offering everything you need for smooth, safe travel. From shuttle options and real-time road conditions to live corridor cams and essential safety tips and laws, it’s vital information all in one convenient location. This easy-to-use resource brings together the best tools from COtrip.org and the COTrip Planner app into a single, centralized hub. CDOT officials remind travelers that conditions along the I-70 Mountain Corridor are different, compared to other traditional highways, therefore travel plans should be too. More information is available at www.codot.gov/travel/i70mountain. |
