Colorado Department of Transportation

‘Personal choices’ behind surge in traffic deaths in Colorado, officials say

Overall, state has seen a 50% increase in fatalities since 2011

DATE: Jan 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Documentary explores how CDOT and tribes partnered to preserve Indigenous culture and history

A centuries-old Puebloan village was discovered during the realignment of U.S. Highway 550

DATE: Jan 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Construction on U.S. Highway 160 wildlife crossing to stop for winter

Project will shut down next week before restarting in April

DATE: Dec 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Great Resignation’ hits snowplow drivers: ‘Some (people) are not going to be happy with the level of service’

Durango residents can expect slower and less extensive plowing this winter

DATE: Dec 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

After first year, CDOT says construction of Highway 550 realignment is on schedule

$98.6 million project will abandon Farmington Hill, plug into Grandview Interchange

DATE: Nov 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

With end of daylight saving, wildlife and highway officials remind drivers to be aware

Earlier nightfall increases risk of animal-vehicle collisions

DATE: Nov 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two CDOT road projects wrap up in Southwest Colorado

Highways improved in Cortez, Dolores, Rico and Durango

DATE: Nov 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drivers in Southwest Colorado will soon look up and see – elk?

Massive wildlife crossing on U.S. Highway 160 between Durango and Pagosa Springs takes shape

DATE: Oct 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter weather arrives early, with reports of a foot or more of snow in the high country

Mountain passes turn icy; Wolf Creek Pass closes for five hours

DATE: Oct 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Partial reopening of I-70 in Glenwood Canyon set for Saturday afternoon

The 17-mile stretch of highway has been closed for two weeks

DATE: Aug 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

State seeks $116 million for cleanup along I-70 in Glenwood Canyon

It remains unclear when the heavily traveled route may reopen

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Glenwood Canyon closure will be a pain point for Colorado’s economy

Thousands of trucks delivering goods rely on corridor daily

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News