August 2026 News

CDOT conducts epoxy striping on roadways across the Northwest region

Aug. 1, 2026 - Northwestern Colorado - Work being done at night to lessen traffic woes

CDOT to begin improvements project at C-470 and Bowles Avenue Interchange

Aug. 3, 2026 - Denver Metro/Central Colorado - Motorists can expect various lane and shoulder closures within the work zone

300 cyclists set to tour south-central Colorado roadways from Aug. 10 to 14

Aug. 3, 2026 - Northwestern & South Central Colorado - Share the road with cyclists, give at least 3 feet of space when passing

Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project

Aug. 4, 2026 - Southeastern Colorado - Five-Year, $161 Million Transportation Project Serving Pikes Peak Region Military Installations Reaches Completion

CDOT completes conflict warning system installations across the Denver Metro area

Aug. 4, 2026 - Denver Metro/Central Colorado - Project enhances safety at four intersection locations

Crews move into phase two in the I-70 Exit 203 Interchange in Frisco Project

Aug. 6, 2026 - Northwestern Colorado - Phase two marks a major milestone in the two-year project

Americans with Disabilities Act improvements completed on Colorado Highway 83

Aug. 6, 2026 - Denver Metro/Central Colorado - Sidewalks and curb ramps upgraded along over five miles of Parker Road

CDOT continues flood clean-up on multiple southwest highways

Aug. 6, 2026 - Southwestern Colorado - Plan for delays on CO 145 and US 550

CDOT urges motorcyclists to ride sober to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - DUI enforcement period begins today

Aug. 6, 2026 - Colorado - 20+ supporting agencies to patrol for impaired driving

Crews to begin second phase of safety improvements on Interstate 25 at Exit 14 in Trinidad

Aug. 10, 2026 - Southeastern Colorado - Southbound off-ramp to close for approximately three weeks

Overnight ramp closures begin Aug. 16 at US 550 and US 160 Grandview Interchange

Aug. 11, 2026 - Southwestern Colorado - Motorists traveling between New Mexico & Durango will be detoured onto Wilson Gulch Drive

CDOT completes culvert repairs in Mesa, Montrose Counties

Aug. 12, 2026 - Northwestern Colorado - Seven locations along US 50 and I-70 receive updates

I-70 bridge repairs at Kipling and Garrison begin in early August

Aug. 13, 2026 - Denver Metro/Central Colorado - Extended weekend closures planned in September for critical bridge repairs on I-70; expect significant delays

Overnight double-lane closures followed by full closure of southbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road begins Aug. 19

Aug. 13, 2026 - Southeastern Colorado - Full closure scheduled from midnight to 5 a.m.

Free car seat check event helps families start the school year safely

Aug. 17, 2026 - Colorado - Car Seats Colorado and partners team up to ensure proper installation of car seats

I-70 Horizon Drive to Clifton Resurfacing project begins August 23

Aug. 18, 2026 - Northwestern Colorado - Motorists should plan for 15-minute delays

Additional overnight single-direction closures of I-70 needed for I-70 Floyd Hill Project’s segmental bridge construction

Aug. 19, 2026 - Denver Metro/Central Colorado - Closures to occur at I-70 and US 6 (Exit 244)

CDOT implements safety closure on CO 141

Aug. 19, 2026 - Southeastern Colorado - Travelers must seek an alternate route

New CDOT videos break down commonly misunderstood traffic laws

Aug. 20, 2026 - Colorado - Short videos explain rules of the road to help reduce confusion and improve safety

CO 141 opened to passenger vehicles and Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV) north of Slick Rock

Aug. 21, 2026 - Southeastern Colorado - Motorists are urged to slow down while driving over temporary steel plates

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