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

Sign replacement project to begin in Central Front Range and Southeast Colorado

Oct. 12, 2026 - Denver Metro/Central Colorado - Motorists should plan for daytime work starting this Fall

I-70 Floyd Hill Project progresses with one overnight eastbound I-70 closure and two overnight westbound I-70 closures

Oct. 12, 2026 - Denver Metro/Central Colorado - Eastbound I-70 closure at Idaho Springs; Westbound I-70 closures at US 6

I-70 Hanging Lake Tunnel emergency repair project underway

Oct. 12, 2026 - Northwestern Colorado - Single lane closures and shoulder closures expected

Full weekend closure of I-270 & US 36 bridge over I-25 in Adams County set for Oct. 23 to 26

Oct. 14, 2026 - Denver Metro/Central Colorado - First of two planned weekend closures for modular expansion joint installation

Transportation Commission approves reserve funding to shift 2027 Glenwood Canyon project to 2028

Oct. 15, 2026 - Northwestern Colorado - The shift reduces overlap between two major regional projects originally planned for summer 2027

Sun glare safety detours return to eastbound I-70 at Floyd Hill

Oct. 16, 2026 - Denver Metro/Central Colorado - Motorists should expect early morning delays on sunny days starting October 21

Governor Polis, FHWA, CDOT and Local Officials Breakground on $806 Million in Safety Improvements to I-270 Corridor in Adams County

Oct. 19, 2026 - Colorado - Construction begins with embankment and dirt work this fall; crews to start bridge work in spring 2027

CDOT, CSP, FHWA, NHTSA and Brighton Fire highlight Colorado’s leadership in Traffic Incident Management, unveil new Crash Protection Trucks

Oct. 20, 2026 - Denver Metro/Central Colorado - New neon green trucks will protect responders and motorists on Denver interstates 24/7

Watch for shifting traffic on the I-25/US 50B Interchange project

Oct. 21, 2026 - Southeastern Colorado - Northbound I-25 access to 29th Street permanently moves south via bypass road

CDOT and local agencies celebrate milestone for I-25 North Express Lanes Project, Mead to Berthoud

Oct. 21, 2026 - Northeastern Colorado - CDOT and community partners are Improving Safety, Planning for the Future