looks like next I-70 mess has started

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looks like next I-70 mess has started

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That is the four year construction project to "improve" I-70 at Floyd Hill. Google Maps and Fox31 are report 45-60 minute delays during weekday mid-day commutes. I suppose one could travel weekends, very early, late or avoid I-70 at all.
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just one more lane bro
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peter303 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:55 am or avoid I-70 at all.
This is the way, though I am in Colorado Springs, so that makes it a bit easier. I made the mistake of taking I-70 to do Holy Cross a few weeks back which was more than enough I-70 for me this year.
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terribletigzy wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:07 am
peter303 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:55 am or avoid I-70 at all.
This is the way, though I am in Colorado Springs, so that makes it a bit easier. I made the mistake of taking I-70 to do Holy Cross a few weeks back which was more than enough I-70 for me this year.
Oh if only that were a viable option for those of us based in Fort Collins...

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peter303 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:55 am That is the four year construction project to "improve" I-70 at Floyd Hill.
Yeah... we should probably do nothing at all. :roll:
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Re: looks like next I-70 mess has started

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People: FIX I-70 NOW!!!!

Same people when the road is being fixed: How dare they delay me to fix the road like I have been asking for!
Last edited by Scott P on Mon Jul 31, 2023 1:21 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Seriously, we should be really pissed that teleportation hasn't happened yet. That idea has been kicking around forever.
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Wait until 2026-2030. That's when the real fun happens
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If I'm reading the project description correctly, then it seems like taking US 6 thru Clear Creek canyon won't help. Is this correct?
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Four times per day, Monday through Thursday, between 9 am and 3 pm, for two weeks. Shouldn't matter to most people on climbing trips.
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Scott P wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 1:18 pm People: FIX I-70 NOW!!!!

Same people when the road is being fixed: How dare they delay me to fix the road like I have been asking for!
scott really nailed it on this one.
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DaveLanders wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 1:55 pm If I'm reading the project description correctly, then it seems like taking US 6 thru Clear Creek canyon won't help. Is this correct?
The closures are well east and west of the 6 on/off ramp. You wouldn't either be able to get to US 6 (EB) or off of 6 onto 70 (WB). The delay lines might be shorter if heading WB once it is reopened though.
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