![]() ![]() Even when the Traction Law is not active, it’s best to always have safe tires and adequate tread. It’s up to motorists to ensure their vehicles are prepared for winter conditions to give them the best chance to reach their destinations safely,” said Hogle. “It’s no secret that mountain roads can be inherently challenging to navigate in the winter. On I-70 alone, the state loses about $1 million for every hour I-70 is closed. Fewer crashes and delays keep our mountain corridors moving, and most importantly, shows motorists are traveling safely.”ĬDOT officials said earlier this week Glenwood Canyon and Vail Pass were two of the most challenging sections of I-70 in the winter and drivers speeding on snow and ice-covered roads with inadequate tires and tread can create crashes and closures on this and other corridors. “We encourage all motorists to avoid peak travel periods and ensure their tires are prepared for winter conditions. “Presidents Day weekend is one of the busiest mountain travel weekends in Colorado,” said Andrew Hogle, CDOT Winter Wise communications manager. The three-day holiday weekend has historically drawn some of the highest mountain traffic totals of the year, and the heavy traffic, combined with reckless driving and the work of Mother Nature, can create a chain reaction of events on I-70 along Glenwood Canyon that can force long closures of the highway and delay crash responses and clean-ups, officials said. “Driving too fast for conditions has contributed or caused all of the crash closures in the Canyon so far in 2023.” “Following a series of crashes that have caused extended closures of the interstate, CDOT and CSP are urging all drivers to redouble efforts to follow best safety practices,” officials from both agencies said in a joint statement Friday. RELATED: Wind and snow for the Sunday drive home from the mountains cold by midweek DENVER – Both the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado State Patrol are urging drivers heading to the mountains this Presidents’ Day weekend to not only winterize their vehicles but follow speed limits and drive for the conditions on Interstate 70 ahead of wintry weather in the high country. ![]()
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