New I-70 Mountain Express Lanes Text Alerts Service

Colorado Express Lanes

As summer travel begins and traffic volumes increase statewide, the Colorado Transportation Investment Office (CTIO), a government-owned business within the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), has a few exciting updates to share about the Colorado Express Lane network!

Read on to learn more about changes coming to the Express Lanes, how to stay in the know about Express Lane status while you are traveling, refresh your knowledge of the Express Lanes rules and find resources to distribute on your own channels.

Stay in the Know with I-70 Mountain Express Lanes Text Alerts

With summer traffic increasing, especially along the I-70 mountain corridor, CDOT is providing an extra tool to help drivers navigate their travel to and from the mountains. A new text alert system is available to keep motorists informed about unexpected closures, delays and flex day openings. To sign up for notifications, text ‘xpresslanes’ to 21000.

Safety and Toll Enforcement Program (STEP)

STEP is now active on all tolled Express Lanes corridors across Colorado and uses advanced roadside technology to help keep Colorado roadways safe.

When a new corridor starts enforcement, there is a one-month grace period where drivers receive warnings for violations. After that, violators receive a $75 civil penalty (fine) mailed to the registered owner’s address.

Violations include unsafe behaviors such as weaving in and out of Express Lanes over solid lines, driving in the Mountain Express Lanes with an oversized vehicle or driving in Express Lanes when they are closed.

For more information on the Safety and Toll Enforcement Program, please visit ColoradoExpressLanes.com .


Express Lane Safety and Toll Enforcement Active Corridor Map

Where are the Colorado Express Lanes?

Express Lanes offer drivers a reliable and predictable travel option, giving them a choice between free general purpose lanes and tolled lanes that help reduce congestion. Express Lanes help improve traffic flow across all lanes, especially during busy summer travel periods.

The Colorado Express Lanes Network is made up of eight Express Lane corridors:

• I-70
  ○ I-25 to Chambers Road
  ○ Mountain Express Lanes – Idaho Springs to Empire
• I-25
  ○ Downtown Denver to US 36
  ○ US 36 to E-470
  ○ Monument to Castle Rock
• US 36
  ○ Federal Boulevard to Table Mesa Drive
• C-470
  ○ I-25 to Wadsworth Boulevard

For more information on how to use Express Lanes and get a pass, please visit www.ColoradoExpressLanes.com

Summer travel is here! The Colorado Transportation Investment Office (CTIO) is reminding
drivers to stay in the know and to stay safe when it comes to Colorado Express Lanes.

Stay in the Know with I-70 Mountain Express Lanes Text Alerts

• With summer traffic increasing, especially along the I-70 mountain corridor, CDOT is providing an extra tool to help drivers navigate their travel to and from the mountains. A new text alert system is available to keep motorists informed about unexpected closures, delays or flex day openings.
• To sign up for notifications, text ‘xpresslanes’ to 21000.

Help Keep Colorado Roadways Safe

• STEP is now active on all tolled Express Lanes corridors across Colorado and uses advanced roadside technology to help keep Colorado roadways safe.
• Violations include unsafe behaviors such as weaving in and out of Express Lanes over solid lines, driving in the Mountain Express Lanes with an oversized vehicle or driving in Express Lanes when they are closed.
• For more information on the Safety and Toll Enforcement Program, please visit ColoradoExpressLanes.com.

For more information on how to use the Express Lanes, to get an ExpressToll Pass and more,
please visit ColoradoExpressLanes.com.