I-70 Rulison to Rifle Resurfacing

About the Project

The project will improve approximately five miles of I-70 from Rulison Exit 81 to West Rifle Exit 87 (Mile Point 81.8 to 86.6).

Roadway work will include:

  • Travel lane asphalt leveling and overlay
  • Guardrail replacement
  • Bridge repairs
  • Striping

Crews will also perform settlement repairs on the eastbound travel lanes near West Rifle (Exit 87).

Work this Week & Lane Closures for I-70 Rulison to Rifle Resurfacing

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $8.2 million
  • Contractor: Quikrete Materials
  • Timeline: May 2026 to September 2026
  • Location: I-70
    • Nearest Towns/Cities: Rulison and Rifle
    • Mile Point(s): MP 81.8 to MP 86.6
    • County: Garfield
Map of project location on I-70 from Rulison to West Rifle
Map of project location on I-70 from Rulison to West Rifle

Project Benefits

  • The road surface will add approximately 10 years of life to the interstate and provide a better driving experience for motorists.
  • Other benefits of the project include:
    • New guardrail that will be 31 inches high, designed to meet updated safety standards.
    • The higher railing will help vehicles that veer off course remain on the roadway more effectively
    • Safer interstate for the traveling public.

Work Schedule

  • Daytime work hours are one half hour after sunrise and until one half hour before sunset Monday through Friday
  • Occasional work on Saturday

Traffic Impacts

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

  • 24/7 eastbound and westbound single lane closure
  • 24/7 12-foot width restriction
    • Wide load detour from I-70 onto US Highway 6, eastbound use Exit 81 and westbound use Exit 87
  • Twenty-minute delays
  • Speed reduction to 55 mph
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures