CDOT to open some access to Estes Park via Hwy. 7

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will reopen a route for some motorists to and from Estes Park later tonight (Sept. 13) around 10 p.m. Emergency personnel residents of Estes Park delivery vehicles and other essential visitors will be able to access Estes Park by taking State Highway (SH) 119 north from the Blackhawk/Central City area to Nederland to SH 72 north through Ward to SH 7 and then north to Estes park through Allenspark. CDOT will establish and enforce checkpoints at varying locations along the highway to ensure that only those with critical missions can enter and exit the town until more permanent repairs can be made.

Crews have been working to clean debris muck and rocks from highways as well as perform needed repairs to small segments of the highway in order to open the route. They will continue additional inspections and repairs prior to opening the highways to all motorists. Despite the additional work still necessary it was critical to establish access as soon as possible to enable essential services and provide relief for the residents. Motorists are reminded that these mountain roads require slower speeds and extra caution.

Although these sections of highway have reopened there are still numerous highway closures along the Front Range as a result of flooding and rock and mudslides. CDOT reminds motorists that while some roadways may appear passable those near water flow may have damage that may not be apparent. Many highways and bridges will remain closed as a precaution until crews are able to evaluate whether or not they are safe for use.

The following roadways remain closed to traffic (both directions unless noted) with updated indicated by bold and italic font

I 25 southbound from Wyoming to Harmony Road

I 25 northbound between Harmony Road and SH 14

I 25 northbound from State Highway (SH) 7 to SH 14

I 25 northbound /southbound ramps to State Highway 119

I 70 eastbound off ramp to Quebec Street

I 70 eastbound off ramp to southbound I 225 REOPENED

U.S. 34 between Glade Road and Estes Park

U.S. 34 from MP 114 to MP 117.25 east of Greeley

U.S. 36 between Boulder and Estes Park

US 85 from 42nd in Evans (MP 264.5) to County Road 44 in LaSalle (MP 258.5)

U.S. 85 southbound at Wyoming for commercial vehicles

U.S. 85 from 37th Street (MP 264.5) to County Road 49 in Greeley

U.S. 287 at Big Thompson River in Loveland from SH 402 to 5th Street

U.S. 287 in Fort Collins from MP 347 to MP 348

US 287 from MP 307 (Isabella) to MP 310 (SH 52)

US 287 southbound at Wyoming for commercial vehicles

SH 7 between Lyons and Estes Park

SH 8 between Morrison and U.S. 285

SH 14 between Ted's Place and Walden

SH 52 eastbound from County Road (CR) 1 to U.S. 287 REOPENED

SH 60 at CR 46

SH 66 between 53rd Street (Longmont) and Lyons

SH 66 between CR 13 and CR 19

SH 72 between 72nd and 80th avenues

SH 72 between SH 93 and SH 119 (Coal Creek Canyon)

SH 83 (Parker Road) between Florida and Jewell avenues

SH 119 between Boulder and Nederland (Boulder Canyon)

SH 119 between County Line Road and I 25

SH 170 from SH 93 to El Dorado Canyon State Park

SH 257 between SH 60/Milliken to US 34

SH 392 from I 25 (Larimer County Road 5) east to 17th Street in Windsor

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