I-70 Drainage Improvements near Airport Boulevard

About the Project

The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contractor, Myers and Sons Construction, are improving drainage along a one-mile span of Interstate 70 near Exit 285 toward Airport Boulevard to help manage stormwater and make the highway safer. The anticipated project completion is mid-December.
Crews are cleaning out existing pipes and drains, upgrading drainage structures and adding new trench drains and a channel filtration system to help water flow more efficiently and reduce flooding. The work also includes removing built-up debris, protecting inlets and connecting new concrete pipes to the existing drainage system.

Additional work includes new guardrail, signage, striping and barrier installation. This project will enhance driver safety by preventing hydroplaning, ice formation and improving driver visibility and in addition, extend roadway lifespan and durability by protecting the pavement from water.

Work this Week & Lane Closures for I-70 & Airport Boulevard Drainage Improvements

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $1 million
  • Contractor: Myers and Sons Construction
  • Timeline: October 2025 to December 2025
  • Location: I-70 and Airport Boulevard
    • Nearest Town/City: Aurora
    • Mile Point(s): MP 283.5 to MP 284.5
    • County: Adams
Project location map for drainage improvements on eastbound I-70 near Exit 285 towards Airport Boulevard.
Project location map for drainage improvements on eastbound I-70 near Exit 285 towards Airport Boulevard.

Project Benefits

  • Enhance driver safety by preventing hydroplaning, ice formation
  • Improve driver visibility
  • Extend roadway lifetime and durability by protecting pavement from water

Work Schedule

  • Daytime working hours are 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
  • Nighttime working hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., as needed

Traffic Impacts

Motorists can expect the following impacts during the period of construction:

  • Eastbound I-70 towards Airport Boulevard at Exit 285 will be reduced to one lane
  • A 12-foot width restriction will be in place
  • Eastbound I-70 reduced to one lane at Exit 285 toward Airport Boulevard
  • Flaggers may be in place to guide traffic during working hours
  • Motorists should use caution through the work zone.
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures