Maintenance repairs to take place on I-70 near Silverthorne

Travel Advisory

Summit County - The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing a one mile stretch of westbound I-70 near Silverthorne on Monday, Oct. 6. Work involves removing or milling off the old asphalt and replacing it with new pavement. This will significantly improve the heavily traveled stretch of I-70.

Traffic Impacts

The maintenance repairs are expected to take place daily on westbound I-70 just before the Silverthorne exit, between Mile Points 207.1 and 206.5, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, through Thursday, Oct. 9, and Monday, Oct. 13, through Thursday, Oct. 16. No planned work is anticipated between Friday through Sunday.

• During working hours, two lanes of traffic will be closed.
• One lane will remain open throughout the duration of the project.
• Motorists should plan for extra time to reach their destination.
• Drivers should heed the speed limit, leave plenty of following distance and watch for crews and equipment in the work zone.

The schedule could change depending on the weather. Check COtrip.org for the latest information on road closures and conditions.

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to "know before you go." Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

• Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
• Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp
• Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
• Check scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
• Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

• Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
• Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
• Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
• Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
• Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
• Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
• Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
• Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
• Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
• Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
• Be patient!

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