I-70 Variable Speed Limit Signs in Dowd Canyon

About the Project:

The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contracting partner, Lumin8 Transportation Technologies, will begin improvements in early May along Interstate 70 in Dowd Canyon. The anticipated completion date of the project is early fall of 2024. The project will install 18 variable speed limit signs along I-70 in Dowd Canyon from Mile Point 169 to MP 173. The VSL signs will change the speed along this stretch of I-70 based on traffic speed and volume, weather conditions, road conditions, and traffic incidents. While working on the project, a roadway weather information system will be installed, which provides real-time weather updates to drivers, where adverse weather conditions can significantly affect road safety. Guardrails will be replaced along the project limits which will prevent vehicles from leaving the roadway and may prevent far more serious crashes.

Project Benefits

• The variable speed limit signs will change to best suit conditions on the highway.
• A weather information system will be installed and provide real-time weather updates to drivers.
• Guardrails will be replaced along the project limits which will prevent vehicles from leaving the roadway and may prevent far more serious crashes.

Work Schedule:

• Nighttime work hours range from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.

Traffic Impacts:

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

• Motorists can anticipate single-lane closures during working hours.
• The work schedule is weather-dependent and subject to change.
• Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures

Work this Week & Lane Closures I-70 Variable Speed Limit Sign Project

Project Facts

• Construction Cost: $1 Million
• Contractor: Lumin8
• Timeline: Early May through early fall 2024
• Location: I-70 
  • Nearest Town/City: Eagle-Vail to West Vail
  • Mile Point(s): MP 169.35 to MP 173.30
  • County: Eagle