Sign Up for Text Alerts
To continue receiving travel-restriction and chain law alerts via text, follow these steps:
- Visit 511.cotrip.org, and click "Sign In" in the upper-right corner of the screen.
- On the "Sign In" screen that appears, select the "Get Started" button.
- Enter your new account information in the New Account pop-up.
- Note: You must sign up using an email address and will later be able to add your cellphone number to your account.
- Check your email for a message containing an account-activation link, and click "Accept."
You must activate your account within 24 hours or it will be deleted. - Confirm your account activation.
- Sign in to your account.
- Select the gear icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen and click "My Account Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- From the screen that appears, enter your preferred communication settings.
NOTE:- This is where you'll be able to enter your cellphone number. Follow the instructions to verify it.
- Below are the settings we recommend for commercial truck drivers.
- After saving your preferences, begin selecting the routes for which you'd like notifications by selecting the star icon within the left-hand menu on the screen.
- Create your routes by any of the following means:
- Select a predefined region of the state:
- Draw a line around your area of interest by double-clicking the map with the left button on your mouse, then moving it to create lines and clicking it again to define end points :
- Choose start and end points:
- Select a popular destination:
- Select a predefined region of the state:
- Remember to save your chosen routes using the button below, or via the "Save this area" link.
- Schedule when and where you'd like to receive each alert. You must do this for each separate alert you create.
NOTE: We urge you to set alert schedules from 12a to 12a to avoid missing critical updates for restrictions affecting your saved routes and areas.
Intro to CDOT Travel Alerts |
Creating an Account |
Selecting Your Routes |
Creating Custom Routes |
Setting Trucking Routes |
Modifying Your Account |