I-70 Twin Tunnels Weekly Traffic Advisory

January 3, 2013 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Central Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - IDAHO SPRINGS – Daytime lane closures are scheduled next week at the Twin Tunnels on Interstate 70 at the east end of Idaho Springs for electrical and inspection work.

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will implement the following closures:

  • Monday, January 7, noon to 5 p.m.
    Left lane closed westbound
  • Tuesday, January 8, noon to 5 p.m.
    Left lane closed westbound
  • Wednesday, January 9, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    Right lane closed eastbound
    Right or left lane closed westbound

During work hours, the speed limit is reduced to 35 mph.

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CDOT also has launched a new smartphone application to provide drivers with easier access to I-70 traveler information. It includes travel speeds and times, road conditions, incidents, road work; and feeds from CDOT's closed-circuit television cameras and alerts.  Text CDOT to 25827 or download CDOT Mobile from your App store.