Truckers navigating the I-70 Mountain Corridor in Colorado will soon have access to real-time text alerts to keep up with traffic changes. From the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), this new service will launch this summer.
Driving details: Notifications will cover the I-70 Floyd Hill Project, West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes Project, and the Mountain Express Lane.
- Expect updates on traffic holds from rock scaling and blasting.
- Alerts will also flag emergency road work and express lane statuses.
- Subscribe by texting specific keywords to 21000 for your chosen project.
Why it matters: This text service aims to minimize delays and help drivers plan their routes efficiently along this busy corridor.
Construction along the I-70 corridor is extensive. The project includes expanding lanes, rebuilding bridges, and improving emergency response routes, reported CDOT.
The numbers: The Floyd Hill initiative alone has attracted nearly 15,000 subscribers. It's part of a broader effort to address infrastructure issues that affect both local and national traffic flow.
- The construction efforts span 8 miles from west of Evergreen to eastern Idaho Springs.
- Work on the East section started in July 2023 and is expected to last until summer 2026, with other sections slated to be completed by late 2028.
Truckers, being frequent travelers on this route, will greatly benefit from timely updates to plan their journeys better and avoid unnecessary delays. Subscriptions are available now, allowing drivers to prepare in advance.