The Colorado Department of Transportation announced on March 30 that a resurfacing project will start April 6 along Interstate 70 from near Gypsum (Mile Point 139) to Eagle (Exit 147). The work, conducted in partnership with Quikrete, is scheduled for completion in fall 2026.
The project covers about eight miles of I-70 and aims to improve the road surface, replace guardrails, repair bridge decks, update road signs, and add new striping. The westbound off-ramp at Eagle (Exit 147) will also be widened. Jason Smith, Regional Transportation Director, said: “The I-70 Mountain Corridor serves as a critical gateway to the Eagle River Valley providing vital access for local communities, freight and tourism throughout Colorado’s mountain corridor. Protecting this asset with a new road surface will add approximately 10 years of life to the interstate and provide a smoother driving experience for motorists.”
Additional safety improvements include installing new guardrails that meet updated standards. These upgrades are designed to help vehicles stay on the roadway if they veer off course.
CDOT has launched an online resource page dedicated to motorists traveling through the I-70 Mountain Corridor. This site offers year-round driving information, current road conditions, and safety tips by centralizing tools from COtrip.org and the COtrip Planner app.
Daytime construction hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday from 7 a.m. until noon; nighttime work occurs Sunday night through Friday morning from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. Traffic impacts during construction include single-lane closures, an eleven-foot width restriction, speed reduction to fifty-five miles per hour, and minimal delays.
According to the official website, the Colorado Department of Transportation works on improving quality of life for residents through integrated transportation solutions while delivering an effective multi-modal system that safely transports people and goods across Colorado according to CDOT. Shoshana Lew serves as executive director according to CDOT. The agency oversees statewide transportation infrastructure including interstates like I-70 as outlined by CDOT, builds highways while administering grants for aviation and transit as stated by CDOT, focusing on highway maintenance as well as support for aviation and transit sectors according to CDOT.
