I-70 Pavement Repairs from Chambers to E-470

About the Project

The project consists of rehabilitating the concrete pavement surface in both directions of Interstate 70 from Chambers Road to just east of the E-470 interchange.

Work includes:

• Replacing and grinding concrete pavement panels
• Repairing and repaving the decks of four bridge structures within the project limits

Project Benefits

• To improve safety, mobility and travel time reliability on a 6.6 mile stretch of the I-70 corridor
  • Provide a smooth driving surface
  • Improve infrastructure
  • Improve public safety

Work Schedule

• Project begins the week of Aug. 30, 2026,  and will last for about 16 months
  • Note: Schedule adjustments may be made during the winter months.
• Work will take place Monday to Sunday, with working hours split between daytime and overnight shifts

Traffic Impacts

• Various seven-day, continuous single lane closures will exist in both directions of I-70, east of the Picadilly Road Interchange
• Weekday single lane closures will be in place on westbound I-70 at the east end of the project corridor, and anytime on weekends
• Overnight single lane closures will exist in both directions of I-70 sitewide during varying hours, Sunday to Thursday
• Overnight double lane closures in both directions of I-70 at the west end of the project from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday to Thursday
• Friday and Saturday overnight single and double lane closures can also be expected sitewide during certain work activities
• Traffic shifts, reduced speeds and a 12-foot width restriction will be in place sitewide
• Shoulder closures will be taken during daytime and overnight hours for access to the work zone
• Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures