I-70 Stories

Stories graphic with maintenance crews working on the roadway

Maintenance & Operations

Safety Patrol Vehicle

My car broke down on the highway! What should I do?

Check if CDOT’s Safety Patrol team can help you get back on the road.

Traffic backing up along I-70 mountain corridor

How to Avoid I-70 Ski Traffic Like a Pro

CDOT's tips for a smooth ski season commute.

A CDOT attenuator vehicle on the roadside at night with a bright arrow sign indicating a crash or roadwork ahead.

Crash ahead? Five rules to live by

It's Crash Responder Safety Week. So what leads to these preventable crashes? Read the top five rules to live by to prevent these types of collisions.

A CDOT tow plow pulls a trailer with a second tow blade, allowing for faster and more efficient snow removal.

CDOT sees winter coming a mile away

Here’s how we’re ready to keep Coloradans safe, and roadways open.

Mike Chapman

Colorado weather may be the hardest in the world to predict

This is according to a man who has predicted weather across the globe. Why? Because of the Rocky Mountains.

Avalanche operations Molas Pass

CDOT Avalanche Operations

By helicopter, by ski, by remote control - avalanche mitigation teams keep our mountain roads safe. 


Campaigns & Videos

Winter Driving in the Wild

Winter Driving in the Wild - Traction Law

Winter Driving in the Wild - Snowplow Safety