• Both directions of Ward Road under I-70 will be continuously closed for almost four days starting next Friday while crews remove portions of the aging westbound I-70 bridge and lower them to the ground
• The full extended closure of Ward Road is expected to begin at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3 and last until approx. 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7
• During this extended closure, detour routes will be posted
• The closure is necessary to maintain safety for the surrounding community, the construction crews, and the traveling public
• No impacts to either direction of I-70 at Ward Road (Exit 266) will be in place during the removal process
• Traffic on westbound I-70 at Ward Road has been shifted onto median detour pavement to accommodate the removal of the bridge
• The westbound I-70 on and off ramps at Ward Road will also remain open during the removal process, but no access to the on ramp via W. 44th Ave will be permitted
• The suggested detour route to access westbound I-70 is: W. 44th Ave.to Youngfield St., and west to W. 40th Ave. to Clear Creek Drive to enter westbound I-70 at Exit 264 (Clear Creek Dr/32nd Ave) - as noted in the map below
• The detour will add approximately 2 miles and 5 minutes to travel times
• Other detour routes do exist
• Uniformed traffic control personnel, flaggers and construction barrier and devices will be present to maintain safety at the site during critical removal work
• Signs and variable message boards will be posted along I-70, W. 44th Ave. and Ward Road to alert motorists to the closures
• The schedule is weather dependent and subject to change

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