News Releases

Upcoming full closures at Eisenhower Tunnel for fire system testing

July 10, 2020 - Clear Creek County

Expect Closures in Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels Overnight July 8-12

July 6, 2018 - Fire suppression systems testing planned for next week

Upcoming overnight closures at Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnels

July 6, 2017 - Statewide - Fire suppression systems testing planned for mid-July

CDOT wins five awards in the Engineering News-Record’s Mountain States competition

November 7, 2016 - Statewide Transportation - STATEWIDE- The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) received five awards from the 2016 Engineering News-Records Mountain States Best Project competition for various transportation projects.

Daytime 1,000-Foot Lane Closure Required Monday and Tuesday on WB I-70 Approaching Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnels

September 25, 2015 - Central/Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - CDOT will require daytime right lane closures on westbound I-70 beginning 1,000 feet before the EJMT westbound tunnel bore.

Safety upgrades require overnight closures at Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnels

April 2, 2015 - Central/Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - Pilot cars to lead vehicles in alternating directions.

CDOT to Improve Fire Protection in Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnel

December 3, 2014 - Central/Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - DENVER/MOUNTAIN CORRIDOR – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has contracted a Design Build team for the installation of a Fixed Fire Suppression System (FFSS) for the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnel (EJMT).

Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnels Receive Tiger Grant Funds for Fire Suppression System

September 5, 2013 - Central Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - DENVER— The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Colorado will receive $10 million for a fixed fire suppression system at the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnels (EJMT) on the I-70 west corridor.