From Monday, April 21, through Thursday, April 24—overnight daily from 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.—I-70 travel lanes near Colfax Avenue will be reduced and shifted to one side of the highway as part of the I-70 Picadilly Interchange Project.
These lane closures and travel changes are required for crews to erect bridge girders and perform additional bridge work for the future diverging diamond interchange.
Motorists will still be able to travel in each direction during this work; however, lanes will be reduced and shifted onto either the eastbound or westbound side of I-70.
Traffic Impacts:
• Monday, April 21, and Wednesday, April 23, overnight from 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.: Eastbound I-70 will be reduced to one lane and shifted to the westbound side of I-70. Two lanes will remain open on westbound I-70.
• Tuesday, April 22, and Thursday, April 24, overnight from 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.: Westbound I-70 will be reduced to one lane and shifted to the eastbound side of I-70. Two lanes will remain open on eastbound I-70.
These temporary traffic patterns are necessary for crews to safely install girders as part of the construction of a diverging diamond interchange at I-70 and Picadilly Road. Please note that construction activities are weather dependent and subject to change, which may impact the closure schedule and duration.
Please use caution and be patient when driving through the work zone. Follow posted speed limits and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Information on future closures and traffic impacts will be provided in the coming weeks as crews move on to constructing the bridge deck for the new interchange.
To learn more about the project and sign up for weekly updates, please visit AuroraGov.org/I70Picadilly.
ABOUT THE I-70 PICADILLY INTERCHANGE PROJECT
With significant residential, commercial and industrial growth along the I-70 corridor, new measures are essential to enhance connectivity. The I-70 Picadilly Interchange Project will minimize out-of-direction travel for area residents and businesses. The diverging diamond interchange (DDI) design features enhanced safety measures including advanced signaling systems and improved lighting that reduce risks to drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. The new bicycle and pedestrian path through the DDI will also provide safe and accessible infrastructure for the northeast Denver metro area and will improve the safety and quality of life for non-motorized users.
