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Glenwood Canyon on I-70 east of Glenwood Springs is arguably the most complex highway barrier environment in Colorado — a 12-mile section with 40 bridges, no shoulder in most locations, and two tunnel

Glenwood Canyon on I-70 east of Glenwood Springs is arguably the most complex highway barrier environment in Colorado — a 12-mile section with 40 bridges, no shoulder in most locations, and two tunnels where barrier installation requires a specialized understanding of CDOT Glenwood Canyon operational protocols. Our crews work the I-70 mountain corridor through CDOT Region 1 and Region 3 contracts covering approaches to and through this canyon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Glenwood Canyon I-70 is subject to emergency closure on short notice due to rockfall, flooding, and high winds. Barrier work inside the canyon must be pre-approved by CDOT I-70 operations and scheduled during nighttime closures only. All equipment must be removable without residual presence during reopening windows.

Glenwood Canyon's 40 I-70 bridges use a mix of concrete bridge rail, steel bridge rail, and combination systems installed over 30 years of construction beginning in 1992. CDOT Bridge Enterprise manages bridge rail rehabilitation in the canyon as structures reach the end of their coating and joint life cycles.

Yes. SH-82 through the Roaring Fork Valley uses W-beam guardrail and bridge railing on Roaring Fork River crossings from Glenwood Springs to Aspen. CDOT Region 3 maintains SH-82 barrier from the Glenwood Springs residency. We perform barrier work on comparable canyon highway corridors and are familiar with Region 3 SH-82 specifications.

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