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CDOT Warns of Heavy I-70 Traffic as Colorado’s High Country Hits Peak Fall Color

Officials urge off-peak travel due to expected extreme backups on US 285 toward Kenosha Pass.

Overview

  • Westbound I-70 is expected to stack up late morning into early afternoon, with eastbound delays from late morning well into the evening, according to CDOT.
  • US 285 between South Park and Denver is forecast for extreme congestion as day-trippers target Kenosha Pass.
  • CDOT notes last year’s same-weekend volumes neared 3,000 vehicles per hour at the Eisenhower-Johnson tunnels, prompting metering from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • Parking restrictions on Guanella Pass are being enforced with tickets and towing to maintain travel lanes and emergency access.
  • Rocky Mountain National Park requires reservations for entry and some trails, so visitors should confirm permits before driving up.