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COLORADO - I-70 MOUNTAIN CORRIDOR UPDATE

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    What to Expect with Floyd Hill Project Rock Scaling and Blasting

    The East Section of the I-70 Floyd Hill Project is in full swing! Since the Project began July 6, crews have completed pavement repairs on I-70, finished their first traffic shift on eastbound I-70 and established the workzone by setting up signage and temporary concrete barrier. Crews will begin rock scaling operations in late-July prior to beginning rock blasting activities, which are scheduled to begin in mid-August. Rock scaling and blasting will take place adjacent to the eastbound lanes of I-70 between the US 6 interchange and Hyland Drive (Mile Point 247). About 20 feet of material will be removed alongside the outside lane to widen eastbound I-70 for an extended on-ramp from US 6 to the top of Floyd Hill. 

    Rock scaling is the process of removing loose and unstable material from the rock blasting area to mitigate rockfall. This work begins the week of July 31 and will continue for about two weeks. Crews will scale rocks up to four times a day, Monday through Thursday, within a 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. time frame, which is historically an off-peak travel time range. During each operation, motorists can expect traffic holds of up to 20 minutes in both eastbound and westbound directions which may result in up to 45 minutes delays as the last of the traffic queues clear. Crews will wait until traffic is flowing at normal speeds before conducting another round of scaling operations to prevent extreme traffic impacts.

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    Fines Began July 21 on I-70 Express Lanes, Ending 30-day Grace Period

    The warnings are over and fines are real for the I-70 Express Lanes. Since the month-long grace period started on June 21, 5,640 warnings have been mailed to drivers in violation of the rules. Violations included using the Express Lanes when they’re closed, weaving across the solid yellow line and driving in the lanes with an oversized vehicle.

    Now motorists who drive unsafely in the Express Lanes on the I-70 Mountain Corridor will be issued fines known as “civil assessment penalties.” As of July 21, the warnings ceased, and drivers will be mailed fines starting at $75 and increasing to $150 if not paid within 20 days of issuance. 

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