Eagle County I-70 project to receive $60.7 million federal grant
Nearly $61 million in federal funds will be used for improvements to Interstate 70 near Vail in Colorado.
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Transportation
Colorado budget proposal for next year includes 2.7 percent increase in spending
Governor Polis' 2020-21 budget proposal calls for increases in transportation funding, state reserves.
Colorado joins lawsuit against Trump administration over vehicle emissions rule
Colorado is joining 23 states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation's move to preempt strict fuel economy standards.
Colorado awarded nearly $7 million for Interstate 25 improvements
Nearly $7 million in additional TIGER funding has been awarded to Colorado for continued improvements on Interstate 25 in Larimer County.
Nearly $12.5 million award to fix bridges in eastern and central Colorado.
Bridges in parts of Colorado will receive needed upgrades using funds from the Federal Highway Administration.
Driverless Electric Trucks Are Coming, and They'll Affect You More Than You Think
The impact of trucks on our daily lives is more profound than most people realize. The shift to driverless trucks means more change is coming.
CDOT to host 'telephone town hall' Thursday on southern Colorado transportation issues
The Colorado Department of Transportation is seeking input for the next statewide transportation plan.
Highway 96 closed this week between Boone and Highway 50
The Colorado Department of Transportation will being work Monday on a six mile stretch of Highway 96 in Pueblo County as crews complete pipe work in the area.
The full closure is expected to be in effect from April 8-12 from Boone to the junction with Highway 50. Motorists will be detoured on to Highway 50 and Highway 209. Only local traffic will be allowed to use Highway 96 during the closure.
The project is part of overall improvements that include repaving portions of Highway 96 to improve safety and increase the lifespan of the road. Bridge repairs are also included.