GoI70

Typcial Winter Traffic Pattern:
Fortunately, I70 is congestion free the majority of the time, and traffic is quite predictable.  A detailed weekend/holiday forecast is posted on the GoI70 blog each week, but below is the typical weekend traffic patern.

Friday Westbound – Light to moderate traffic from about 4:00-8:00 p.m. 

Saturday and Sunday Westbound – Moderate traffic from about 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with the peak around 7:30-8:00 a.m.  Sunday morning WB traffic is typically lighter than Saturday morning.

Saturday Eastbound – Traffic builds around 2:30 p.m., peaks around 4:00-5:00 and drops dramatically after 6:00 p.m.  Expect heavy congestion.  “Leave After 6:00, Home by 8:00.”

Sunday Eastbound – I70 starts to fill up earlier than it does on Saturday at 1:30 or 2:00 p.m., traffic peaks around 4:00-5:00 and drops off soon after 6:30 pm.  Expect very heavy traffic. 

Other factors:
Loveland Pass Closure – When Loveland Pass is closed, expect 20 minute stops at the Johnson/Eisenhower Tunnels to let Hazardous Material Trucks through.

Metering – Traffic metering goes into effect during very high volume times.  It involves 20 minuntes stops at the Johnson/Eisenhower Tunnels.

Bad weather, accidents or holiday weekends can escalate the level and duration of congestion dramatically.     Check GoI70.com/mobile, plan accordingly and avoid the jam!