Colorado Department of Transportation

Overnight lane closures on I-25 in Colorado Springs will impact evening commuters as CDOT crews perform milling and paving between Fillmore Street and Garden of the Gods Road. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily until mid-August.

The article discusses the deteriorating condition of the Manilla Rd, I-70 overpass in Colorado, with inspection reports from May 2023 indicating structural deficiencies. CDOT acknowledges the need for replacement after recent inspections.

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) rebuilt a one-lane bridge on CO 165 south of Beulah within 11 hours after it was destroyed by the Aspen Acres Fire. The bridge, critical for emergency access and evacuations, was repaired overnight to restore traffic and support first responders. CO 165 was later closed again due to the fire.

A crash along northbound I-25 north of Colorado Springs impacted traffic Wednesday morning. The Colorado Department of Transportation initially closed the entire northbound lane but later restricted the right shoulder between Baptist Road and Highway 105. The crash was cleared before 5:50 a.m.

A driver pursued by Clear Creek County Sheriff's deputies for 20 miles went the wrong way on I-70 west of Georgetown, causing a semitruck tanker to crash and spill fuel. The driver, who stole a Mitsubishi Endeavor and fled police, was hospitalized as a precaution; no other injuries were reported.

A wildfire in Ouray County, Colorado, has forced evacuations in multiple areas and closed a portion of US 550. The Gold Mountain Fire has prompted mandatory evacuations for Lake Lenore, Panoramic Heights, and other locations, with state and federal resources deployed to combat the blaze. Steep terrain and shifting winds are complicating firefighting efforts.

A major crash on U.S. 36 Westbound towards Boulder has caused an extended closure. Colorado Department of Transportation officials and first responders are addressing the incident.

Interstate 76 near Brighton was closed in both directions due to a crash near I-76 and E-470. As of 10:40 p.m., the closure remained in effect from 120th Avenue to 136th Avenue due to ongoing police activity, with officials advising alternate routes.

The Colorado Department of Transportation has closed the left lane in both directions on a section of I-76 due to police activity.

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will activate speed cameras in a construction zone on I-25 between 29th and 13th Streets in Pueblo starting next Tuesday. For 30 days, speeding drivers will receive warnings instead of tickets, after which fines of $75 will apply without affecting driving records.

Evergreen residents are advocating for improved safety on Evergreen Parkway after a hit-and-run crash killed Michael Longfellow and two other fatal crashes occurred in 2023. A petition led by Dave Masters calls for increased patrols, speed enforcement, and speed limit reviews. Colorado State Patrol and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office are collaborating on enforcement and exploring automated speed enforcement technology.

CDOT's 10-year plan includes only two projects along Powers Boulevard in El Paso County, despite growing traffic and community concerns. Residents report safety issues and limited alternatives, while CDOT cites funding constraints and prioritization of other corridors like I-25.

Southbound I-25 is closed due to a crash between exit 119 (Rancho Colorado Boulevard) and exit 116 (County Line Road), two miles south of Fountain, Colorado. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) reported the incident on Monday, June 22.

Southbound I-25 is closed south of Wigwam between Rancho Colorado Boulevard and Exit 116, County Line Road due to an overturned semi-truck blocking both lanes. Emergency crews are on the scene, a detour is in place, and it is unclear if anyone is injured.

Safety experts are urging motorcycle riders to be more aware of road safety. The Colorado Department of Transportation reported that 2026 has seen the deadliest start for motorcyclists since 2017.

Highway 115 is closed in both directions due to a wildfire near Penrose, with mandatory evacuations ordered. The fire, approximately 50 yards by 50 yards, is burning north of Penrose according to the Fremont County Sheriff's Office.

Bow Mar's Board of Trustees approved plans to install gates at community entrances to reduce traffic, prompting opposition from Denver and Littleton, which argue the project should pause until neighboring municipalities reach an agreement. Community reactions are split, with some residents supporting safety measures and others questioning the legality of restricting public roads.

A collision between a Bustang bus and a fire truck in downtown Colorado Springs injured four firefighters and five bus passengers. The crash occurred at the intersection of Tejon and Bijou streets around 10 a.m. as the fire truck responded to a medical call. The fire engine, Engine 3, was totaled, and 21 fire department personnel responded to the scene.

Double-lane closures on I-25 near Fillmore Street and Garden of the Gods Road are scheduled overnight Friday for bridge work. Northbound and southbound lanes will close in stages, with all lanes reopening by 6 a.m. Saturday as part of a CDOT project.

Fifteen motorcyclists died in Colorado during the first three months of 2026, the deadliest start since 2017, but fatalities dropped by 24% by June 1 compared to the previous year. Motorcycle deaths in Colorado have increased by 90% since 2011, with 21% of traffic fatalities involving motorcyclists despite comprising only 3% of vehicles.

A massive 75-vehicle pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Loveland Ski Area in Colorado due to hazardous winter weather, causing a two-way lane shutdown. Authorities, including the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office and Colorado Department of Transportation, reported no injuries but warned of prolonged traffic delays. The crash happened near the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel, a known bottleneck during peak ski season.