The Colorado Department of Transportation announced on April 28 that a resurfacing project along Interstate 70 from Rulison to West Rifle will begin on May 4, with completion expected by mid-September.
The project aims to improve approximately five miles of I-70, addressing travel lane asphalt leveling and overlay, guardrail replacement, bridge repairs, striping, and settlement repairs near West Rifle. The department said these improvements are intended to extend the life of the interstate and enhance safety for motorists.
“I-70 from Rulison to West Rifle is a vital portion of the western Colorado corridor, enabling reliable travel, movement of goods and ensuring access for local communities,” said Shoshana Lew, CDOT Executive Director. “This road resurfacing project will add more than a decade of life to the interstate and provide a better, safer driving experience for motorists.”
Additional benefits include installation of new guardrails at a height designed to meet updated safety standards. Work hours are scheduled during daylight Monday through Friday with occasional Saturday work. Traffic impacts will include daily single-lane closures in both directions, width restrictions requiring wide loads to detour onto US Highway 6 (eastbound use Exit 81; westbound use Exit 87), potential delays up to twenty minutes, and reduced speed limits.
According to the official website, the Colorado Department of Transportation works to improve quality of life through integrated transportation solutions across the state. The department oversees transportation infrastructure statewide as outlined on its official website and builds as well as maintains interstates while administering grants for aviation and transit according to its official website. Lew serves as executive director as indicated by CDOT’s official site.
The agency operates in highway maintenance as well as support for aviation and transit sectors per its official site. It also seeks an effective multi-modal system that safely transports people and goods while enhancing environmental standards in Colorado according to its website.
