October 2026 News

CDOT completes culvert replacement on Highway 318 at Browns Park

Oct. 1, 2026 - Southwestern Colorado - The upgraded culvert can handle greater water volumes than the corrugated metal pipe structure, helping prevent flooding, erosion, and potential structural damage to the roadway.

CO 172 culvert improvement project underway south of Ignacio

Oct. 1, 2026 - Southwestern Colorado - Five-day 24/7 closure scheduled October 20 to 24

$44 Million State Transit Investment to Expand Service on the Flatiron Flyer and Other Transit Services

Oct. 2, 2026 - Denver Metro/Central Colorado - Grants are expected to support nearly 4 million additional transit rides in 2027, improve frequency and expand service across the Denver metro area.

Traffic flow improvement project to begin on northbound I-225

Oct. 5, 2026 - Denver Metro/Central Colorado - Nighttime and daytime travel impacts expected throughout the fall

New young drivers education law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2027

Oct. 7, 2026 - Colorado - CDOT educates teen drivers on how to earn their permits

Northbound I-25 reduced to two lanes this weekend in Monument

Oct. 8, 2026 - Southeastern Colorado - Temporary lane closure needed for weight station improvements

Safety improvements completed on I-25 at Exit 14

Oct. 9, 2026 - Southeastern Colorado - Trinidad-area southbound off-ramp realignment improves visibility for motorists exiting the Interstate