Road condition report for Colorado from CDOT

The following is an announcement from the Colorado Department of Transportation regarding road conditions on state highways:

Winter conditions are hitting the high country hard with chain laws in effect on most mountain passes. CDOT crews are out in full force throughout much of the state. The worst conditions exist along the I-70 corridor with icy, snowpacked and slushy conditions. (Updated road conditions listing)

The snow is picking up in the Denver metro area where most of the roads are currently wet and slushy in some areas. Motorists should be prepared for tough driving conditions across much of the state and are encouraged to call 511 or visit www.cotrip.org for up to date road and weather information.

The following closures are in place:
> US 6 over Loveland Pass as of approximately 2:50 a.m. on March 26th

> Eastbound I-70 at Glenwood Springs is closed due to accidents in the Canyon- closed at approximately 7:25 a.m. on March 26th

The following chain laws are currently in effect:

> Eastbound and westbound I-70 at Floyd Hill/Mount Vernon Canyon
> Eastbound and westbound I-70 at the Eisenhower Tunnel
> Eastbound and westbound I-70 over Vail Pass- Truckers without chains should not proceed past the Dotsero Exit 133 until the Vail Pass chain law has been lifted.
> Southbound SH 9 over Hoosier Pass
> US 24 over Tennessee Pass (Leadville)
> US 50 over Monarch Pass
> US 550 over Coal Bank Pass- all vehicles must have chains, snow tires or 4WD
> US 550 over Molas Pass- all vehicles must have chains, snow tires or 4WD
>US 550 over Red Mountain Pass- all vehicles must have chains, snow tires or 4WD
> SH 139 over Douglas Pass

There's also another unique timing with the storm. Due to budget issues, Denver City workers are expected to take a furlough day on Friday, this includes crews with public works. A spokesperson for the department says if the storm requires additional clean up on Friday, workers will stay on and will reschedule the furlough day.