Colorado Department of Transportation Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on June 20, 2026 - 21:07 GMT

CDOT partners with Denver restaurant to reward helmet use and driver awareness during Colorado’s deadliest season for bicyclists

Media kit will be finalized by 3:00 p.m. on June 20. Email [email protected] to request access. Statewide — Summer is Colorado’s most dangerous season for bicyclists. State crash data spanning the last decade shows most crashes involving cyclists, …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 16:46 GMT

Car Seats Colorado encourages caregivers to double check their car seats ahead of Father’s Day

La organización Car Seats Colorado pide a los cuidadores que verifiquen la instalación de las sillas de seguridad de sus niños con antelación al Día del Padre en español. Statewide — As Father’s Day approaches, Car Seats Colorado is urging all caregivers …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 00:40 GMT

US 550 Retaining Wall and Tunnel Repairs

US 550 Retaining Wall and Tunnel Repairs https://www.codot.gov/projects/us550walltunnelrepairs https://www.codot.gov/@@site-logo/siteLogo.png This Project will take place just south of Ouray in Ouray County on US Highway 550. The work includes: Drilling …

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Published on June 14, 2026 - 00:01 GMT

Rulison to West Rifle Resurfacing project requires I-70 lane closures

Garfield County — The Colorado Department of Transportation project of resurfacing Interstate 70 from Rulison, Mile Point 83.5, to West Rifle, MP 87, will require the closure of both I-70 westbound lanes, detouring commuters onto US 6 from Sunday, June 14 …

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Published on June 13, 2026 - 17:10 GMT

Vasquez Boulevard Improvements Project enters new phase

Adams County — The Vasquez Boulevard Improvements project will transition to the next phase of construction. Starting June 15, work will now focus on the Vasquez Boulevard/East 60th Avenue/Parkway Drive intersection, where crews are installing a new median …

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Published on June 13, 2026 - 17:03 GMT

Left turn lane closures at Hover Street/CO 119 intersection starting on June 14

Longmont — Sunday, June 14, at 9 p.m., the Colorado Department of Transportation will begin work on Hover Street at Colorado Highway 119/Diagonal Highway by closing the northbound CO 119 inside-left–turn lane and setting up temporary traffic signal poles. …

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Published on June 13, 2026 - 02:09 GMT

Statewide Road Conditions See Major Improvements

Statewide — Newly updated performance data that tracks pavement conditions on Colorado’s interstates and major U.S. highways showed across-the-board improvement on the roads that form the backbone of the state’s transportation network. The percentage of …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 19:34 GMT

Daytime lane closures scheduled on US 160 for upcoming paving operations

La Plata County - Beginning June 14, The Colorado Department of Transportation and contracting partner, Elam Construction, will begin nighttime surface treatment operations on US Highway 160 west of Elmore's Corner. While most work will occur at night …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 19:14 GMT

Full southbound closure on CO 157 (Foothills Parkway) between Valmont and Pearl expected this weekend

Boulder – The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner, ACME Concrete Paving Inc., will continue weekend closures on Colorado Highway 157 for concrete rehabilitation operations. Motorists traveling southbound on CO 157 (Foothills …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 18:04 GMT

Temporary full closures of WCR 32 under I-25 and I-25 East Frontage Road go through July 8

Weld County – The Colorado Department of Transportation and the I-25 North Express Lanes Project temporarily closed the I-25 East Frontage Road south of Weld County Road 32 through Wednesday, July 8, at 5 p.m. Crews will reconstruct and repave both lanes …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 18:04 GMT

Teen crash fatalities have increased by 91% in the last decade

La muerte de adolescentes en choques de tráfico ha aumentado en un 91 % en la última década en español. Statewide — As teens look ahead to traveling more while school is out for the summer, the Colorado Department of Transportation reminds them that their …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 18:04 GMT

CDOT announces June 11 to 19 closure for Santa Fe Drive to eastbound C-470 flyover bridge repairs

Douglas County — The Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with Ames Construction, will close the westbound C-470 off-ramp at Santa Fe Drive and the southbound Santa Fe Drive to eastbound C-470 flyover bridge for approximately one week. The …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 16:12 GMT

Weigh-in-Motion improvements set to start in Platteville

Platteville — Phase one of a Colorado Department of Transportation project to replace aging Weigh-In-Motion sensors and other related equipment is scheduled to begin at the Platteville Weigh Station next week. Work begins on Monday, June 15, at the …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 22:25 GMT

US 350 resurfacing project to begin in mid-June

Otero County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contracting partner, Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc., will begin a resurfacing project along US Highway 350, southwest of the City of La Junta, between Mile Point 49.7 (County Road 9 …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 22:04 GMT

CO 52 weekend closure planned east of WCR 21 from June 12 to 15

Weld County – Colorado Department of Transportation construction on Colorado Highway 52 will impact travelers west of the City of Fort Lupton this weekend (June 12 to 15). From Friday, June 12, at 7 p.m. through Monday, June 15, at 5 a.m., CO 52 will be …

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Published on June 9, 2026 - 17:31 GMT

Two intersections along US 160 Main Street in Cortez will see upgrades to signals

Cortez — The Colorado Department of Transportation and contracting partner Morton Electric will begin a traffic signal improvement project along US Highway 160 Main Street in Cortez. Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, June 15, and continue through …

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Published on June 7, 2026 - 20:03 GMT

The Colorado Department of Transportation launches Drive Safe Colorado Summer campaign alongside agency partners as summer travel ...

Email [email protected] to access the media kit. Statewide – Today, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol, the Colorado Motor Carriers Association and the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control gathered at the Wooly …

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Published on June 5, 2026 - 21:02 GMT

Double-lane closures planned on I-25

Colorado Springs — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner, SEMA Construction, Inc., will implement overnight double-lane closures on north- and southbound Interstate 25 between Mile Point 144 near Fillmore Street and MP 146 near …

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Published on June 5, 2026 - 21:01 GMT

Summer Blitz DUI enforcement period begins in early June

La primera campaña de DUI del verano empieza a comienzos de junio en español. Statewide — The Colorado Department of Transportation is supporting Colorado State Patrol and 67 local law enforcement agencies from June 4 to 17 for The Heat Is On Summer Blitz …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 18:47 GMT

US 50C lane closures for culvert repair at 28th Lane

Pueblo County — Beginning Monday, June 8, crews will begin repair of a culvert under US Highway 50C at 28th Lane in Pueblo County. Eastbound US 50C traffic will be shifted into the left, westbound lane with a single lane of travel in each direction from …

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