CDOT releases USA Pro Cycling Challenge road impacts
VAIL VALLEY – In coordination with Medalist Sports, the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, the Colorado State Patrol and other state entities, the Colorado Department of Transportation has prepared traveler impact information for motorists during what may be the largest spectator event in Colorado history.
From Monday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 28, the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge will bring the world’s top cyclists and their fans to the state. The race will impact numerous highways and in order to prepare motorists, CDOT has posted details on its traveler information website http://www.cotrip.org.
The site contains information for motorists regarding road closures, delays, oversize/overweight loads, and detours. The times for delays and closures are estimates and may be subject to change. For real-time information related to highway impacts, motorists are encouraged to sign up for CDOT’s email and text alerts, available at http://www.coloradodot.info (click on the green cell phone icon), and are encouraged to follow CDOT on Twitter (@coloradodot).
Spectator information is available at the USAPCC official website http://www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com. CDOT would like to remind motorists to obey road signs, Colorado State Patrol, and race officials.
Daily road closure information during the event will be available by calling 511 from anywhere in the state.
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Race officials are estimating that it may draw more than one million spectators over the course of seven consecutive days. Traversing more than 500 miles of Colorado terrain, racers will pass through numerous towns and cities, including but not limited to Aspen, Avon, Breckenridge, Colorado Springs, Denver, Gunnison, Salida, Steamboat Springs and Vail.
