Travel Alert | Winter Storm Warnings - Stay updated at cotrip.org

The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings and Watches for most mountain areas. A slow moving spring storm will bring heavy, wet snow above 7,500ft of elevation to all mountain ranges through Wednesday (5/7). Snow showers will start Monday (5/5) across the central mountains, including I-70 corridor, and the southwestern passes with the heaviest accumulations expected Tuesday (5/6). Lower elevations, including Denver and the Front Range should expect significant rain through the duration.  

  • State Law stipulates commercial vehicles must carry chains or approved alternate traction devices on most mountain roadways until May 31. Chain Laws are likely to be in place during this storm. 
  • Heavy rains may create standing water issues and localized flooding 
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Get the latest news, announcements and current trucking industry events. Here you will find current information to help you on your Colorado freight journey.

Freight News & Updates

Single-lane closures will occur overnight beginning Sept. 16
Southwest Colorado — The Colorado Department of Transportation, with its contract partner, Williams Construction, will begin work on the region-wide chain station improvements project to help ensure that commercial drivers have a safe location to chain up or down while traveling in the high country.
Truckers traveling along Colorado's mountain passes are reminded that runaway ramps can save lives and to never hesitate to use them. There are two ramps located on the west side of US 160 Wolf Creek Pass.

Coming Events

Monday, November 11th: Office Closed

The State of Colorado celebrates Veterans Day as a day off work, therefore our offices will be closed; please plan accordingly. 

 

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