Winter Driving News

Chain Law Requirement Begins Tomorrow

August 31, 2012 - Statewide Transportation Plan - DENVER – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding commercial vehicle drivers that beginning on Saturday, September 1, commercial vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds and traveling Interstate 70 between Dotsero (mile 133) and Morrison (mile 259) must carry sufficient chains along this segment until May 31, 2013.

New Messaging for Chain Law

December 15, 2011 - Central Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - DENVER - The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is modifying the messages on its electronic signs to assist truckers when the chain law goes into effect.

Colorado's Chain Law Begins September 1st for Commercial Vehicle Drivers on I-70

August 29, 2011 - Statewide Transportation Plan - STATEWIDE— With the summer quickly coming to a close, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is preparing for the first snowfall in the high country and with the chain law season starting in September, commercial vehicle drivers should also be preparing for the winter ahead.