Colorado motorists ought to keep away from traveling through March snowstorm

DENVER — The Colorado Division of Transportation (CDOT) is urging drivers to continue to keep forward of the weather and system to keep off the roadways this weekend.

With the potential of a large-impression snow storm to get there in Colorado, CDOT said street circumstances will be seriously impacted.

CDOT expects heavy accumulations together Interstate 70, Interstate 25 and other freeway corridors in the foothills and the Entrance Selection. Large snow is also expected alongside the I-70 mountain corridor to the Eisenhower Memorial Johnson Tunnel.

CDOT asks motorists to stay clear of touring on impacted roadways for the duration of the storm, in the course of the Denver metro place, on the I-70 Mountain Corridor and I-25 South Hole building zone concerning Castle Rock and Monument.

CDOT mentioned it is most likely to near these roadways for security motives relying on the severity of the storm. It is also doable I-70 east of Airpark Street and other roadways in the Eastern Plains may possibly close depending on the severity of the storm. 

Associated: Significant weekend storm eyes Colorado

CDOT crews will be out in drive and plowing roadways, concentrating on clearing I-25, I-70 and impacted interstates. Crews will make multiple passes on these streets throughout the storm.

Plows will not be capable to plow the secondary routes until finally the worst of the storm has handed. This means many roadways could be greatly snow packed, creating for hazardous driving disorders, according to CDOT.

CDOT asks that Colorado motorists depart enough distance behind the car ahead and not move plows. In no way try to travel in this kind of weather conditions conditions except if you have the appropriate tires with good tread.

Through a major and significant-impression snowstorm, journey should really be confined to unexpected emergency and critical motives with the good car and tires for weighty snow. If you are out in the storm, have an emergency package with blankets, foodstuff, batteries, h2o, a shovel, and survival materials must you get trapped or stranded. 

If you ought to vacation this weekend, CDOT claimed to get to your spot there in advance of the storm hits.

For additional details on planning for the snow, chain and traction guidelines, and other winter storm-associated steerage, go to winter.codot.gov.

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