Colorado I-70 mountain corridor project to impact traffic from Gypsum to Eagle starting in April
The 8-mile resurfacing project on the I-70 mountain corridor will result in ‘minimal delays,’ according to the Colorado Department of Transportation
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A project to resurface Interstate 70 between Gypsum and Eagle will begin on Monday, April 6, weather permitting.
The about 8-mile resurfacing project from Mile Point 139, just west of Gypsum, to Exit 147 to Eagle is expected to result in “minimal delays,” but will require a speed reduction to 55 mph and single-lane closures throughout the summer, according to a news release.
The westbound I-70 off-ramp at Exit 147 will be widened as part of the project, which the transportation department said will also include milling old asphalt, paving new asphalt, striping, repairing bridge decks and replacing guardrails and signs.
The new guardrails that will be installed are designed to meet updated safety standards, including by helping vehicles that veer off course remain on the roadway, according to the news release.
The project, which the release states will provide a smoother driving experience and add about 10 years of life to the stretch of interstate, is expected to wrap up in the fall.
