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Blizzard closes highways, freezes gas pumps Play Video
December 19, 2012 6:45 PM
CALHAN - It's the kind of storm that makes driving even short distances a challenge. Gusting winds and blowing snow on the eastern planes created whiteout conditions Wednesday afternoon, making travel dangerous enough that the Colorado Department of Transportation Closed Highway 24 east of Calhan and CO Hwy 94 east... more » -
High-speed rail study has neighbors nervous
August 22, 2012 7:50 PM
So just how long could it be before there's more than just cars zipping down the Front Range? The Colorado Department of Transportation is studying the possibility of installing a high-speed rail line from Fort Collins to Pueblo. "It's 15 to 20 years at the very earliest before anything... more » -
High speed rail line study has neighbors nervous Play Video
August 21, 2012 7:37 PM
The Colorado Department of Transportation is working on a study of putting a high speed rail line from Fort Collins to Pueblo, as well as another line heading into the mountains from Denver. However, one of the proposed paths is making neighbors in Black Forest nervous. This rail... more » -
UPDATE: Sinkhole closes Highway 67 near Cripple Creek
August 11, 2012 2:18 PM
Highway 67 is closed about one mile north of Cripple Creek because of a sinkhole according to the Teller County Sheriff's Office. They are responding as well as C-DOT to manage traffic and begin repairs. The photo was provided by Colorado State Patrol. No word on the cause... more » -
Large sinkhole closes Highway 67 near Cripple Creek
August 11, 2012 12:58 PM
Highway 67 is closed about one mile north of Cripple Creek because of a sinkhole according to the Teller County Sheriff's Office. They are responding as well as C-DOT to manage traffic and begin repairs. No word on the cause of the sinkhole or when HWY 67 will reopen.... more » -
Wildlife Fence under construction on I-25 south of Colorado Springs
February 15, 2012 6:03 PM
You may have noticed some construction on I-25 between Fountain and Pueblo. It's an area of highway that unfortunately sees a number of accidents involving wildlife. So now, C-Dot is putting up a fence to try and keep wildlife off the road. The area under construction stretches from the Ray... more » -
Mayor calls for end to DUI checkpoints Play Video
November 9, 2011 8:48 PM
Sobriety checkpoints may soon be a thing of the past in Colorado Springs. As part of his budget for next year, Mayor Steve Bach recommended the police department no longer use the checkpoints because they are inefficient at catching drunk drivers. The mayor says he came to the decision... more » -
Homeowner frustrated by flooding
September 30, 2011 8:36 PM
When it rains, things get expensive for Beverley Stephens. The Stratmoor Hills homeowner had at least two feet of water in her basement earlier this month when record rainfall hit the area. "The carpet got soaked, all of the furniture in here was soaked," Stephens said. The repair... more » -
Views differ on medicated driving
September 28, 2011 6:45 PM
Medical marijuana supporters in Colorado believe that some patients can safely drive even if they have recently medicated. But state troopers think those supporters may be giving out dangerous advice. The Colorado Department of Transportation rolled out a public service announcement campaign last month warning drivers specifically not to... more » -
Holiday slow down highlights need for interchange improvement
May 29, 2011 4:16 PM
Travelers headed to the high country via Highway 24 this weekend no doubt met with some company. On average, around 25,000 vehicles take the Cimarron Street exit along Interstate 25 in Colorado Springs each day. On busy weekends, that number goes even higher. The Pikes Peak Area Council of... more » -
Rock slide will keep Highway 50 closed Tuesday
February 14, 2011 10:36 PM
Tuesday morning, a geologist with the Colorado Department of Transportation will assess how dangerous and unstable a rock slide sitting on Highway 50 really is. The massive slide happened late Monday afternoon, west of the small town of Cotopaxi, shutting down Highway 50 in both directions. C-DOT workers... more » -
C-DOT sealing cracks on I-25 Thursday, Friday
May 19, 2010 3:26 PM
The good news--you won't have to worry about your car falling into one of the cracks on I-25 anymore. The bad news--cone zones. The Colorado Department of Transportation will be sealing cracks on I-25 in the Fountain area for the next two days. Crews will close one lane... more » -
Crews move huge boulder off Denver-area highway
April 24, 2010 9:08 AM
Colorado state highway crews have used heavy equipment to nudge a 60-ton boulder off a highway on the far western edge of the Denver area. Colorado Department of Transportation spokeswoman Mindy Crane says the southbound lanes of U.S. 285 near Indian Hills have re-opened after being closed since around 6... more » -
Plan before you party with DUI iPhone app
December 29, 2009 6:47 PM
Had too much to drink? There's an app for that. "R-U-Buzzed" was created by for the state transportation department specifically for the iPhone. The free program calculates a person's blood alcohol content and warns when you're over the limit and can even call a cab. It launched earlier this... more » -
Holiday Safety Travel Help From CDOT
December 4, 2009 8:54 AM
If you end up having too much to drink during the holiday season, CDOT has a new website with resources to help you get home safely. One is a new iPhone App that you can download for free. The app asks questions to help measure blood alcohol content. There is... more » -
C-DOT Maintenance - Calhan
December 3, 2009 12:33 PM
This position exists to maintain all roads, structures, safety attenuators, roadside and miscellaneous facilities as or near as possible in their original condition within the right of way of any assigned patrol within the Calhan Area. The following are a list of some of the duties that might be performed... more »
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