At the time, this figure set a record for the most expensive federally aided project. Find cams in your favorite town, listed A-Z! Ridgway [19], Leaving Denver, the highway serves the redevelopment areas on the former site of Stapleton International Airport; runway 17R/35L crossed over the Interstate at the runway's midsection. [8] The USDOT makes provision for bicycles, which are usually prohibited along Interstate Highways, along the freeway corridor in Glenwood Canyon. When the planners of the Lincoln Highway also decided to cross the Rockies in Wyoming, officials pressed for a loop to branch from the main route in Nebraska, enter Colorado, and return to the main route in Wyoming. Mesa Verde National Park [2] The Grand Valley is home to several towns and small cities that form the Grand Junction Metropolitan Statistical Area, the largest conurbation in the area regionally known as the Western Slope. West of Idaho Springs, I-70 was built along the route of U.S. Highway 6, which was extended into Colorado during the 1930s. Weather forecasts for all towns and cities in Colorado State. KUSA – Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon remains closed through the weekend, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Morrison [26][27], The tunnel construction became unintentionally involved in the women's rights movement when Janet Bonnema was accepted for an engineering technician position in the construction of the Straight Creek Tunnel in 1970. [8] In Colorado, the freeway helped unite the state, despite the two halves being separated by the formidable Rocky Mountains. The portion west of Denver was included into the plans after lobbying by Governor Edwin C. Johnson, for whom one of the tunnels along I-70 is named. 70 Colorado Traffic; I-70 Colorado in the News (67) I-70 Colorado Accident Reports (64) I-70 Colorado Weather Conditions (22) Write a Report; 70 Golden Conditions; 70 Evergreen Conditions; 70 De Beque Conditions; 70 Grand Junction Conditions; 70 Frisco Conditions; 70 Vail Conditions; Other Cities Along I-70; Report an Accident [6] The Eisenhower Tunnel is noted as both the longest mountain tunnel and the highest point on the Interstate Highway System. Silverton Ski Area "[35], The cost was $490 million (equivalent to $900 million today) to build 12 miles (19 km), 40 times the average cost per mile predicted by the planners of the Interstate Highway system. The highway crossed the mountains along a trail blazed by a railroad surveyor and captain in the American Civil War, cresting at Berthoud Pass. Construction began in several phases in 1987 and the last bridge was dedicated in 2003. [20] I-70 enters Kansas near Burlington, a small community known for having one of the oldest carousels in the United States. Kansas; I-70; source: Bing 118 views; Jan 12, 2020 09:38am; Two people were taken to the hospital and their condition is unknown. In the canyon, I-70 enters the Beavertail Mountain Tunnel, the first of several tunnels built to route the freeway across the Rockies. Approximately 50 residents in the area were evacuated. Colorado State; Colorado State Weather. The freeway arcs around the northern edge of the LoDo district, the common name of the lower downtown area of Denver. At the time of dedication, this tunnel was the highest vehicular tunnel in the world, at 11,158 feet (3,401 m). Plan to avoid peak travel times, and enjoy a delay-free trip along I-70. I-70 is a world-class mountain freeway, perhaps one of a kind. Local interactive weather radar for the Denver metro area of Colorado from the Denver7 First Alert Weather team. [6] Through a significant portion of the canyon, the eastbound lanes extend cantilevered over the Colorado River and the westbound lanes are suspended on a viaduct several feet above the canyon floor. see also: I-70 Colorado News (1) Current | Today | Tomorrow | +2 Days | +3 Days | +4 Days | +5 Days. Wolf Creek Tunnel (Hwy 160) not signed westbound, Unnumbered and part of exit 274 eastbound, Eastbound signage; eastern end of concurrency with US 6/US 85, US 6 and US 85 only appear on westbound signage, Westbound exit and eastbound entrance; western end of concurrency with US 36, Unnumbered and part of Exit 282 westbound, Left exit westbound; no westbound entrance; I-70 Bus. [22], After losing the connection to the Lincoln Highway, officials convinced planners of the Victory Highway to traverse the state. Highways, the road originally served the portion of the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. For this reason, the system was proclaimed to be complete. [13] Construction efforts suffered many setbacks and the project went well over time and budget. "[15] Runaway truck ramps are a prominent feature along this portion of I-70,[4] with a total of seven used along the descent of either side the Continental Divide to stop trucks with failed brakes. Pagosa Springs I-70 traffic is quite predictable unless affected by weather or accidents. Wind : 34.45 miles/hour. TRAVEL FORECAST. This was one of the final pieces of the Interstate Highway System to open to traffic, and is one of the most expensive rural highways per mile built in the United States. Get the Colorado weather forecast. 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Wind : 17.22 miles/hour. [6][8] However, at the time there were still two sections of the original Interstate Highway System that had not been constructed: a section of Interstate 95 in central New Jersey,[38] that was not completed until 2018[39] and a section of I-70 in Breezewood, Pennsylvania. Rangely Fri; Sat; Sun; Mon; Tue; Wed; Friday 08:18 AM 19° F (Heavy Snow) Low : 9 ° F. High : 28 ° F. Pressure : 1013 hPa. Monarch Pass (Hwy 50) [4] The incident provided momentum to rebuild the interchange with a more modern and safer design. Follow Us. Utah officials objected to the modification, complaining they were being asked to build a long and expensive freeway that would serve no populated areas of the state. Snow Stake Cams from Co. Current 34° … The route of US 6 over Vail Pass has a distinctive "V" shape. [4] After the canyon winds past the Book Cliffs, the highway follows the Colorado River through a valley containing the communities of Parachute and Rifle. When the Interstate Highway system was in the planning stages, the western terminus of I-70 was proposed to be at Denver. The highway directly serves the communities of Fruita, Grand Junction and Palisade. Meeker Toggle Menu ... Interactive Radar. [46], In 2014, mile marker 420 was altered by CDOT to read "Mile 419.99" following repeat thefts of the original sign due to the significance of the number 420 in cannabis culture. [22] This figure exceeded that of Interstate 15 through the Virgin River Gorge, which was previously proclaimed the most expensive rural freeway in the United States. You are going to build two four-lane highways through New Mexico and Arizona. Parker [31] Engineers designed two separate tracks for the highway, one elevated above the other, to minimize the footprint in the canyon. Sunlight Approximately 90% of the funds were paid by the federal government, with the state of Colorado paying the rest. Aspen, Vail, Boulder and Denver web cams plus I-25 and I-70. Live Colorado Webcams from across the state of Colorado. Construction had started on this section in the 1960s with a small section opening to traffic in 1966. Governor Edwin C. Johnson, for whom one of the tunnels along I-70 was later named, was a primary force in persuading the planners of the Interstate Highway System to extend the highway across the state. After being told this was the only way the military would approve the extension, Utah officials agreed to build the freeway along the approved route. The engineers added infrastructure to accommodate wildlife, and had significant portions of the viaducts constructed offsite and lifted in place to minimize the environmental footprint. [11] [40], When first approved, the extension of I-70 from Denver to Cove Fort was criticized in some area newspapers as a road to nowhere;[41] an information liaison specialist with the U.S. Department of Transportation in Baltimore, Maryland—the eastern terminus of I-70—claims people have asked "did we think Baltimoreans were so desperate to get to Cove Fort that we were willing to pay $4 billion to get them there? "The original story is below. Engineers borrowed a European design to give the tunnel added strength. I-70 current weather conditions. Utah officials expressed concerns that, given the terrain between these cities, this link would be difficult to build. One of the challenges of this portion is the management of the wildlife that roams this area. only appears on eastbound signage; US 6 only appears on westbound sigange, Eastbound left exit and westbound entrance; western terminus of I-76, SH 95 (Sheridan Blvd.) Live cams from Boulder, Denver, Aspen, Vail, Steamboat Springs, Colorado Springs, Telluride, Durango, Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, Beaver Creek and more. Monument Hill (I-25) For most of the final 10 years of construction, only a single lane of traffic that reversed direction every 30 minutes remained open in the canyon. [28], While designing the Eisenhower Tunnel, controversies erupted over how to build the portions over Vail Pass and Glenwood Canyon. US 6 rejoins I-70 east of Grand Junction; US 50 departs on a course toward Pueblo. [37] At the dedication it was claimed that I-70 through Glenwood Canyon was the final piece of the Interstate Highway System to open to traffic. CDOT Alerts. These are the latest weather conditions reported from Georgetown, CO (in the middle of I-70 Colorado). Humidity : 45 %. [1][12], The highway descends to Dillon Reservoir, near the town of Frisco, and begins one final ascent to the Eisenhower Tunnel, where the freeway crosses the Continental Divide. Monarch Mountain Usaf Academy Weather Forecasts. [8] The final design was praised for its environmental sensitivity. The portion through Glenwood Canyon was completed on October 14, 1992. Vail One newspaper proudly proclaimed "You heard right. Lakewood [22] Prior to I-70's construction, the highway through Glenwood Canyon was one of the most dangerous in the state. [2] East of Aurora, I-70 rejoins the alignment of U.S. Highway 40 at Colfax Avenue. Post Boulevard – Avon East Entrance, Western end of concurrency with US 6; western terminus of US 24, Breckenridge only appears on eastbound signage; Main Street only appears on westbound signage, Western end of concurrency with SH 9; Breckenridge only appears on westbound signage, Eastern end of concurrency with US 6/SH 9, Dumont only appears on eastbound signage; Lawson only appears on westbound signage, No eastbound entrance; I-70 Bus. [25] To keep these routes over the Rockies competitive with alternatives in other states, the Colorado Department of Highways relied on ingenuity to keep the roads safe. I-70 enters Colorado from Utah, concurrent with US 6 and US 50, on a plateau between the north rim of Ruby Canyon of the Colorado River and the south rim of the Book Cliffs. Interstate I-70 is the main highway that runs east and west through Colorado. [49][50], Section of Interstate Highway in Colorado, United States, This article is about the section of Interstate 70 in Colorado. The path through the hogback features a massive cut that exposes various layers of rock millions of years old. Powderhorn Resort The Palmer Divide, sometimes called Palmer Ridge, creates areas of rising and sinking air that play an important role in the weather along Colorado’s Front Range. Today’s and tonight’s Colorado Springs, CO weather forecast, weather conditions and Doppler radar from The Weather Channel and Weather.com 2020-12-18 Roadnow. only appears on westbound signage; western end of concurrency with US 24, This page was last edited on 19 December 2020, at 00:06. [12] The original design was criticized as "the epitome of environmental insensitivity". 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