TRAVEL FORECAST

I-70 traffic is quite predictable unless affected by weather or accidents. Plan to avoid peak travel times, and enjoy a delay-free trip along I-70. Our weekend travel forecast is updated every Thursday afternoon.
Read More
I-70 NEWS

Keep informed and get the latest news on the I-70 Corridor.
Read More
MOUNTAIN TRANSIT OPTIONS

Leave the mountain driving to someone else! Spend the trip reading, napping or visiting with friends.
Read More
CARPOOL & PARKING

Whether you want to save money, save the environment, there’s no reason not to carpool to the mountains!
Read More
Winter Travel Tips
Read More

TRAVEL FORECAST

I-70 traffic is quite predictable unless affected by weather or accidents. Plan to avoid peak travel times, and enjoy a delay-free trip along I-70. Our weekend travel forecast is updated every Thursday afternoon.

I-70 NEWS

Get the latest news and traffic information happening on the I-70 corridor.

MOUNTAIN TRANSIT

Leave the mountain driving to someone else! Spend the trip reading, napping or chatting with friends, rather than sitting in your car battling for position on I-70.

CARPOOL & PARKING

Available resources make carpooling easy! Carpooling has long been an encouraged and celebrated mode of achieving congestion reduction.

PEAK TIME DEALS

Get the latest deals on dining, lodging, and shopping in Breckenridge, Vail, Frisco, Winter Park and more!

Get My Deal!

AUTO SOCKS

Vehicles with poor traction can have a significant, negative impact on winter I-70 travel, resulting in accidents and closures. The AutoSock is an easy to use textile tire cover designed to help vehicles get traction on snow and ice.

LEARN MORE

I-70 News

Trail Magic: Ride the Summit Stage to Mountain Adventure!

Hey there, trailblazers! Elevate your outdoor adventures to superhero status. Thanks to the Summit…

PLAN AHEAD TO AVOID LABOR DAY WEEKEND TRAFFIC

As Labor Day weekend approaches, we want to remind motorists of the best ways to beat congestion on…

CDOT LAUNCHES NEW VIDEOS TO INCREASE TRUCKER SAFETY BY PREVENTING CRASHES ON MOUNTAIN HIGHWAYS

As part of “The Mountain Rules” truck driver education series, the Colorado Department of…

COLORADO'S REVISED "MOVE OVER LAW": SAFEGUARDING ALL DRIVERS ON THE ROAD

Governor Polis signed the new "Move Over Law" into effect earlier this year, marking a substantial…

WHAT TO EXPECT WITH I-70 FLOYD HILL PROJECT ROCK SCALING AND BLASTING

The East Section of the I-70 Floyd Hill Project is in full swing! Since the Project began July 6,…

HIT THE TRAILS IN VAIL USING TRANSIT

Did you know you can access amazing trails in Colorado’s High Country completely car-free?

I-70 FLOYD HILL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION BEGINS JULY 6

On July 6, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and contractor partner, Kraemer North…

EXPRESS SHUTTLE, PEGASUS, CELEBRATES FIRST YEAR OF SERVICE

Pegasus, the Colorado Department of Transportation’s express shuttle that provides people with…

SUMMER 2023 CONSTRUCTION SEASON ALONG THE I-70 MOUNTAIN CORRIDOR

Many improvements are coming to the I-70 mountain corridor between Vail and Golden. New striping and…

SUMMER PLAYLIST INCLUDES HIKING, BIKING AND CARPOOLING

Summer is officially upon us and that means hiking, rafting, cycling and more in the mountains. It’s…

I-70 MOUNTAIN CORRIDOR EXPRESS LANES SAFETY ENFORCEMENT BEGINS WEDNESDAY

Beginning Wednesday, June 21, 2023 the Colorado Transportation Investment Office (the…

TRANSIT TREKKING: USE LOCAL RIDES TO GET AROUND I-70'S MOUNTAIN TOWNS

Buckle up, fellow travelers! You can easily get from Denver to some of the nation’s most scenic…

NAVIGATING MEMORIAL DAY AND BEYOND: TIPS FOR BEATING I-70 SUMMER TRAFFIC

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and also represents the beginning of summer travel.…

THE I-70 MOUNTAIN EXPRESS LANES: A TEMPORARY CONGESTION RELIEF SOLUTION

The I-70 Mountain Express Lanes (MEXL) are a temporary congestion relief solution for 13-miles of…

PEGASUS RIDERSHIP CONTINUES TO GROW AS IT CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY

Nearly one year ago, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) launched Pegasus, the state’s…

CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON I-70 FLOYD HILL PROJECT IN EARLY SUMMER

Major improvements are coming to the I-70 mountain corridor as construction on the Colorado…

I-70 COALITION RECEIVES $49,000 GRANT FROM COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The Colorado Department of Transportation released $600,000 worth of grant funding to Colorado…

CDOT, CSP URGE I-70 DRIVERS IN GLENWOOD CANYON TO FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND HELP PREVENT MORE CLOSURES

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado State Patrol (CSP) are asking the…

COTRIP.ORG - YOUR BEST FRIEND WHILE TRAVELING THE I-70 MOUNTAIN CORRIDOR

Travel on the I-70 Mountain Corridor can be unpredictable. Depending on when you travel, you can…

COLORADO TRACTION LAW: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO AVOID FINES

Driving through Colorado in the winter looks vastly different than road tripping in the summer. When…

SNOWSTANG IS BACK – AND BETTER THAN EVER!

In December 2022, the Colorado Department of Transportation re-launched its popular bus service,…

TREADSHARE, COLORADO'S CARPOOL APP, LAUNCHES NEW FEATURES

In 2021, Coloradans were given another choice in how to travel around the state when TreadShare –…

TAKE BUSTANG TO BRONCOS TO WITNESS THE BRONCOS TAKE ON THE RAIDERS, SUNDAY, NOV. 20

Bustang to Broncos expanded west along I-70 as part of a pilot program for four regular-season…

I-70 COALITION JOINED GOV. POLIS, U.S. SENATORS BENNET AND HICKENLOOPER AND U.S. REP. NEGUSE TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF $700 MILLION I-70 FLOYD HILL PROJECT IN CLEAR CREEK COUNTY

Gov. Polis, U.S. Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, U.S. Rep. Neguse, the I-70 Coalition, the…

I-70 COALITION PARTNERS WITH COLORADO TOURISM OFFICE TO PROMOTE SMART I-70 TRAVEL

The I-70 Coalition partnered with the Colorado Tourism Office’s Do Colorado Right campaign to…

PEAK FALL COLORS THIS WEEKEND IN THE MOUNTAINS; RIDE TRANSIT OR CARPOOL ALONG I-70 TO GET THERE

Fall colors are in full effect in the Colorado mountains, but so is traffic congestion along I-70 as…

COLORADO SKI AREAS PARTNER WITH SNOWSTANG, HELPING REDUCE CONGESTION AND EMISSIONS ON I-70

In winter 2021/2022, four Colorado ski areas opted to partner with the Colorado Department of…

REP. NEGUSE ANNOUNCES $100 MILLION FOR I-70 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced the Colorado Department of Transportation and Clear Creek…

New Survey Shows Satisfied Transit Riders; Repeat Customers

As the Colorado Department of Transportation continues to meet transit needs along the Interstate 70…

DILLON AMPHITHEATER PARTNERS WITH GOI70 FOR CONCERT SEASON

Prior to the kickoff of summer concerts, the Dillon Amphitheater committed to sharing information…

Westbound I-70 Mountain Express Lanes Tolling Commences

After nearly a year of testing and toll equipment installations, the Westbound I-70 Mountain Express…

SUMMER MOUNTAIN EVENTS AND TRAFFIC CONGESTION ARE RAMPING UP – PLAN ACCORDINGLY THIS SUMMER

The communities along I-70 have many summer events planned from beer and wine festivals to concerts…

Express shuttle service, Pegasus, takes flight

People now have another option for travel along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor with the…

SUMMER OF CONSTRUCTION STARTS ON I-70

Summer in the mountains brings fresh air, blooming flowers and on I-70 – an active construction…

New Law Enables Fines for Misuse of the I-70 Mountain Express Lanes

In March 2022, Gov. Jared Polis signed House Bill 22-1074, which allows the Colorado Department of…

GOI70 UTILIZES CDOT GRANT FUNDING TO SURVEY USERS OF THE I-70 MOUNTAIN CORRIDOR

In January 2022, we announced that the I-70 Coalition and the GoI70 campaign are recipients of a…

COLORADO PASSENGER VEHICLE TRACTION LAW - CELEBRATE COLORADO TIRE CHECK WEEK

Did you know that March 12-19 is Colorado Tire Check Week? The Colorado Department of…

I-70 Coalition Joins U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg, CDOT and Colorado Lawmakers at Floyd Hill

On Friday, Feb. 25, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Colorado leaders, lawmakers…

Presidents Day Weekend to bring heavy traffic to I-70

The fresh snow from Wednesday’s storm will make ski conditions ideal but travel conditions less so…

GoI70’s “Break Up with Your Car” campaign launches, urging motorists to consider transit options

People are craving more time in the mountains and less time stuck in their car on I-70. Traffic…

CDOT invests in I-70 at Vail Pass, improving both safety and driving experience

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is making incremental investments in the I-70…

CDOT Grant Funding Allows Expansion of GoI70 Program Reach

We’re excited to announce that the I-70 Coalition is the recipient of a $60,000 grant from the…

I-70 CARPOOL APPS NOW LIVE AND READY FOR USE; DOWNLOAD TODAY!!!

It's been a long journey, but we have some new transportation options on I-70! Help us celebrate…

CARPOOL APP, TREADSHARE, LAUNCHES ON I-70

After many years of hard work from a variety of stakeholders, TreadShare is live on the I-70…

$1.2 TRILLION INFRASTRUCTURE PACKAGE SIGNED

Infrastructure bill with massive investments in transportation, utilities, and broadband, passed and…

INDEPENDENCE PASS CLOSES FOR THE SEASON

The highest paved state highway in Colorado closes for the season (a little earlier than usual).

CDOT LAUNCHES UPDATED COTRIP.ORG AND NEW MOBILE APP

COtrip.org's new features and mobile app will improve the way Coloradans navigate our state. Learn…

GOVERNOR POLIS SIGNS NEW, SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING BILL

Senate Bill 260 will raise $5.4 billion for Colorado's transportation system over the next 10 years,…

TRACTION LAW BACK IN EFFECT

From September 1 through May 31, all vehicles on the I-70 Mountain Corridor must be in compliance or…

WITH SUPPORT OF FEDERAL FUNDS, CDOT WORKS TIRELESSLY TO CLEAR GLENWOOD CANYON

I-70 through Glenwood Canyon continues to be obstructed by mudslides, though CDOT has a plan to…

I-70 WESTBOUND MOUNTAIN EXPRESS LANE NOW OPEN FOR TESTING BY THE PUBLIC

Construction on the long-awaited Mountain Express Lane is over! Tolls are waived for now, and the…

GLENWOOD CANYON MUDSLIDES WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DISRUPTION THROUGH THE SUMMER

Due to last year's Grizzly Creek Fire, mudslides are unavoidable. Here is what you need to know…

THIS SUMMER WILL SEE A SURGE IN MOUNTAIN TOWN VISITORS

In a summer where record-breaking tourism numbers are expected, mountain towns are greeting…

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TRAVEL

This weekend marks the unofficial start of Colorado's Summer Traffic Season. While delays aren't…

SUMMER PLANNING GUIDE: I-70 MOUNTAIN CORRIDOR

This Summer will see lots of improvements on I-70. Thankfully with this planning guide, travelers…

STAKEHOLDER GROUP SOLICITS 'TRANSPORTATION STORIES' AS PENDING BILL CONTINUES TO MOVE FORWARD

Colorado Public Interest Research Group and its partners hosted a pretty cool roundtable last week…

TRANSPORTATION A MAJOR WINNER IN $2.3 TRILLION AMERICAN JOBS PLAN

Check out this post for more info how this HISTORIC spending package will modernize America's…

BIGGEST STORM OF THE SEASON

Colorado experienced a storm of a special caliber this past weekend!

VAIL PASS REST AREA IMPROVEMENTS

Vail Pass is getting a new Rest Area and CDOT would love to hear your comments!

HEY, I-70 WINTER USERS; TAKE THIS SURVEY!

This survey will help inform the future Floyd Hill project which will ultimately improve one of the…

HIGH COUNTRY COVID-19 CASES NOT LINKED TO SKI AREAS

While there has only been a slight bump in ski community COVID-19 cases following holiday travel -…

I-70 YEAR IN REVIEW

In 2020 we saw lots of progress towards the achievement of I-70's long-term plan. Here are some of…

CDOT WARNS BACKCOUNTRY USERS TO WATCH WHERE YOU PARK!

Snowsports in Colorado's backcountry usually comes with a slew of parking challenges. To avoid…

SUMMIT COUNTY MOVES TO COVID-19 DIAL CODE RED

Due to accelerating COVID-19 conditions, Summit County will be deploying a new degree of…

HAVE YOU USED THE I-70 MOUNTAIN CORRIDOR IN THE PAST NINE MONTHS? IF SO, TAKE THIS SURVEY!

Participants who qualify and complete the survey could be entered for a chance to win a $100 Amazon…

WESTBOUND EXRESS LANE TO BE OPEN FOR TESTING BY THIS SKI SEASON!

Read this post for some of the best I-70 news we've shared all year. WB TOLL LANE OPEN FOR FREE

MAJOR MILESTONE HIT ON VAIL PASS PROJECT; PUBLIC COMMENTS NEEDED

The West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes project is nearing the completion of a planning process that…

SEPTEMBER = START OF TRACTION LAW

Summer is over! From September 1 through May 31, all vehicles on the I-70 Mountain Corridor must be…

AUGUST WILDFIRES AND HEATWAVE HAVE EXTREME IMPACTS TO AIR QUALITY AND ON I-70

This post will provide updates and information about Colorado's August heat wave, air quality…

GRIZZLY CREEK FIRE RAGES THROUGH GLENWOOD CANYON

We will update this post with more information as the situation continues to develop. As of now, the…

CDOT LAUNCHES ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGNS TO ENCOURAGE LAW-ABIDING TRAVEL

Throughout this Summer, CDOT has concentrated communications and enforcement efforts on trying to…

OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE INPUT TO FRONT RANGE PASSENGER RAIL PLAN

Through the end of July, the Front Range Passenger Rail project team is seeking the public's…

CDOT AWARDED $60 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT TO IMPROVE I-70 AT VAIL PASS

Receiving this funding is a major victory for Colorado, as this project has long been an essential…

COLORADO'S MOUNTAIN TOWNS AND RECREATION AREAS BEGIN TO REOPEN

Welcome back to the mountains! Please come bearing open wallets and facemasks. It will take some…

I-70 UPDATES, SPRING 2020

Check out this quarterly update for info on upcoming corridor projects, funding, COVID-19 impacts,…

PLEASE CONTINUE TO AVOID HIGH COUNTRY TRAVEL

We all miss Colorado's mountains; but for the love of its people, it's not yet time to visit them

COVID-19'S IMPACT ON TRAVEL: I-70 AND BEYOND

From empty highways, declining emissions, and thriving brown bears - COVID-19 has caused an enormous…

COLORADO'S CRAZIEST AVALANCHE SEASON

A year removed, we look back at March 2019's historic avalanche activity, and the rare series of…

COLORADO'S "MOVE IT" LAW

Ever find yourself in an I-70 fender bender? Move to the shoulder - it's the law and it's more…

SNOWSTANG PERFORMANCE EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS

Snowstang has surprised and impressed stakeholders in lots of different ways. Learn more and take a…

ROCKFALL MITIGATION ON I-70 WILL CAUSE TRAFFIC TO BE STOPPED - MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE WORK SCHEDULE

Following last weekend's rockfall, mitigation efforts are required on I-70 to prevent further…

DO YOU KNOW YOUR TRACTION LAW?

Colorado's new traction law can be confusing. This should help clarify some things.

ARAPAHOE BASIN, LOVELAND, AND STEAMBOAT HELP REDUCE I-70 TRAFFIC AND EMISSIONS WITH THIS WINTER'S SNOWSTANG BUS SERVICE

Snowstang's funding partners deserve an enormous THANK YOU from all of us this winter. Read this…

CDOT URGES DRIVERS TO BE PREPARED THIS LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

With high traffic volumes and dynamic weather, the unpredictable can always happen. Be prepared and…

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON CDOT'S - "YOUR TRANSPORTATION PLAN"

This quick survey is a big opportunity to make your voice heard!

CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS ON AND NEAR I-70

Learning about construction's impact on travel times is an important part of 'know before you go' -…

4TH OF JULY TRAVEL

Use these resources for best travel results this weekend!

NEXT UP FOR I-70: WESTBOUND IMPROVEMENTS

You will see construction on I-70 this summer. Learn more!

I-70 USER STUDY RELEASED! HERE'S WHAT IT SAYS

Check out key findings from our recently published I-70 User Study

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TRAVEL - THINGS TO KNOW

Get ready for the unofficial start of Summer. For best travel results - read this before heading out…

CDOT IMPROVES TRAVEL ALERTS FOR USERS

Subscribing can end up saving you time and stress while out on Colorado's roadways.

'MULTIMODAL' IS BUZZWORD OF 2019

CDOT establishes new Office of Innovative Mobility

HOW DOES THE I-70 EXPRESS LANE WORK?

Read on and find out more about how the I-70 Mountain Express Lane is a first, and successful step…

MARCH SEES UNPRECEDENTED AVALANCHE ACTIVITY

This month has been a wild one. Read on to learn why...

GREAT NEWS FOR WILDLIFE ON I-70!

Learn more about this amazing project and consider getting involved!

PREPPING FOR PRESIDENTS' DAY TRAVEL

Check out these tips and tricks to avoid traffic this weekend!

BE A CHAMPION - LETS CARPOOL MORE!

This is a call to action. We need you to carpool! Encourage your friends and colleagues, and please…

HIGH SPEED TRANSIT: ECONOMIC IMPACTS CONSIDERED

A long-term plan for addressing congestion through the I-70 mountain corridor was issued by the…

#BALDTIRESSUCK - A CALL TO CHECK TIRES

As Colorado’s mountains get blanketed with snow, advocates with the I-70 Coalition and CoPIRG…

MOVE IT LAW

Crashes — not traffic volume — account for as much as 60 percent of all traffic delays. A crash…

COLORADO TRACTION LAWS

With the ski season just underway, this is a great time to review the Passenger Traction and Chain…

DO YOU KNOW OPEN SNOW?

GoI70.com helps you avoid I-70 traffic, CoTrip.org tells you the current road conditions, and…

BE WINTER READY THIS WEEKEND!

The weather forecast calls for mountain snow through November 7!

COLORADO SKIING OPEN FOR BUSINESS

It is hard to believe that the 2018-2019 ski season has begun!

STAY LATE & SAVE

GoI70.com is giving mountain visitors good reason to skip the weekend eastbound rush and instead…

A SNOWY I-70 WEEKEND

Our friends at OpenSnow.com are calling for an active weather pattern through this weekend, and just…

PLAN YOUR I-70 TRAVEL

Plan your trip and I-70 traffic should be avoidable this holiday weekend.

WHAT IS A HIGHWAY SAFETY CLOSURE?

In the event of severe winter weather and deteriorating road conditions, CDOT may close I-70 to…

VISIT BRECK: NO CAR REQUIRED

Getting up to Breckenridge without a personal car is easier than ever.

BE AN OVERNIGHTER NOT A DAYTRIPPER

Encouraging skiers to stay a Sunday night is one strategy that can result in a reduction of I-70…

CAR-FREE TRAVEL TO THE SLOPES

Interstate 70 through the mountain corridor west of Denver was completed in the 1970s.

RESORTS INCENTIVIZE CARPOOLING!

Most I-70 corridor ski areas reward guests who arrive with four or more to a vehicle. Arapahoe Basin…

WELCOME TO GOI70

I-70 is congestion-free the majority of the time, and with just a little planning you can have More Mountains and Less Traffic. Learn the best times to travel, access real-time road & traffic resources, get a great deal on a Sunday night stay, and more. GoI70 is a project of the I70 Coalition.

LEARN MORE