Travel Alerts September 8

Passenger vehicle traction law lifted
I-70 in both directions between MM 241 (Idaho Springs) and MM 259 (Mount Vernon Canyon).

What is currently in effect:

Passenger Vehicle Traction Law

• I-70 Westbound / Eastbound between Silverthorne and Georgetown (Milemarker 205-228)
• US 6 Westbound / Eastbound Loveland Pass (Milemarker 220-229)
• US 285 Southbound / Northbound Kenosha Pass (Milemarker 208-183)
• US 285 Southbound / Northbound between Pine Jct. and Morrison (Milemarker 229-250)
• CO 9 Southbound / Northbound Hoosier Pass (Milemarker 73-86)

All vehicles must use chains or alternate traction devices.

Commercial Vehicle Chain Law

• I-70 Eastbound Silverthorne to Eisenhower Tunnel (Milemarker 205-213)
• I-70 Westbound Bakerville to Eisnhower Tunnel (Milemarker 221-215)
• US 6 Westbound / Eastbound Loveland Pass (Milemarker 220-229)
• US 285 Southbound / Northbound Kenosha Pass (Milemarker 208-183)

Chains or alternative traction devices (ATDs) required for all CMV, including buses and vans of 16+ capacity.