Project News & Updates

State Gearing Up for USA Pro Challenge

July 31, 2015 - Statewide Transportation Plan - DENVER — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is activating its traveler informational sources for the upcoming USA Pro Challenge (USAPC) – one of the top professional bike races in the country.

Mount Evans Road Opens Today

August 4, 2015 - Central/Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - CLEAR CREEK COUNTY – CDOT opens Mount Evans Road/State Highway 5 today after a several month roadway stabilization project taking place above Lincoln Lake.

Upcoming Upgrades for Highway 85

August 4, 2015 - Southeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 2 - FOUNTAIN, CO. — Road and bridge improvements are scheduled to begin next week on U.S. 85 through Fountain and the Stratmoor area.

I-70 Off-Ramp to Havana Street to Close through Jan. 2016

August 7, 2015 - Denver Metro/CDOT Region 1 - DENVER – On Aug. 11, 2015, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Lawrence Construction will begin demolition of the I-70 bridge over Havana Street, with the existing bridge being removed in phases as the new bridge is constructed in tandem.

I-70 Off-Ramp to Havana Street to Close Tonight through Jan. 2016

August 12, 2015 - Denver Metro/CDOT Region 1 - DENVER – On Wednesday, Aug. 12, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Lawrence Construction will begin demolition of the I-70 bridge over Havana Street, with the existing bridge being removed in phases as the new bridge is constructed in tandem.

I-25 Express Lanes Closed This Weekend

August 13, 2015 - Denver Metro/CDOT Region 1 - Paving and bridge work requires full closure Aug. 14 –17; 20th Street Bridge rehabilitation also begins.

Highway Impacts begin Monday for USA Pro Challenge

August 14, 2015 - Denver Metro/CDOT Region 1 - DENVER — Colorado’s largest in-person spectator event – the USA Pro Challenge – gets underway in Steamboat Springs on Monday, Aug. 17, and ends in Denver onSunday, Aug. 23.

HPTE Director Michael Cheroutes to pursue new role

August 17, 2015 - Statewide Transportation Plan - DENVER – The High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE) announced that HPTE Director, Michael Cheroutes will transition to a new role as the director of the Colorado Center for Infrastructure Investment (CC2I).

Weekend Closures Ahead at Fillmore Street Interchange

August 19, 2015 - Southeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 2 - COLORADO SPRINGS – The Interstate 25/Fillmore Interchange will be partially closed to traffic over the next two weekends for intersection reconstruction.