Construction on Interstate 70 near Floyd Hill will cause 20-minute traffic holds multiple times per day this week [1].
These disruptions affect one of the primary mountain corridors in Colorado. Because the work involves rock scaling and blasting, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) must stop traffic to ensure the safety of motorists and crews.
The traffic holds are expected to last about 20 minutes each [1]. These delays are necessary for the completion of rock scaling and blasting activities along the corridor. CDOT officials said the holds will occur multiple times daily throughout the current week.
Beyond the immediate daily delays, the project will require more significant interruptions later this month. CDOT said five overnight bridge-construction closures are scheduled [2]. These closures will allow crews to perform critical structural work on the bridge systems without the risk of active traffic flow.
Motorists are advised to plan for extra travel time when navigating the mountain corridor. The combination of short-term blasting holds and full overnight closures represents a phased approach to improving the safety and infrastructure of the Floyd Hill stretch of I-70.
CDOT is managing the project to balance the necessity of the construction with the high volume of traffic that typically utilizes this route. The overnight closures are intended to minimize the impact on peak daytime travel, though the 20-minute holds during the week may cause unpredictable congestion.
“Traffic holds will last about 20 minutes each.”
The scheduling of both short-term daily holds and extended overnight closures indicates a high-risk phase of the Floyd Hill project. By combining rock scaling with bridge work, CDOT is addressing both geological hazards and structural integrity, which is critical for maintaining the primary artery to Colorado's mountain regions.
