Clear Creek County/Summit. The Colorado Department of Transportation has begun repairing the infrastructure of the Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnel (EJMT) through various construction projects. The first project started in July this year, and the rest will be built over the next few years. The work is expected to be completed in 2024.
EJMT is almost 50 years old and its infrastructure is outdated. I-70 and EJMT are Colorado’s primary regional and national access to commercial, recreational transportation, and mountain communities. These projects will rehabilitate some of EJMT’s key projects and improve conditions for public transport.
“These projects are part of CDOT’s 10-year plan, funded by Senate Bill 260 and the Bridge and Tunnel Enterprise,” CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew said. “I-70 is an important corridor for the movement of goods and services, such as medical supplies, food, and other essentials, and the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel is an important piece of infrastructure that keeps I-70 safe and efficient. The EJMT improvements will reduce the number of repairs to tunnels that are closed for emergencies and will also help extend the life of the tunnels by improving safety and communication for passengers.”
The first project, which will improve the bypass in the westbound tunnel, will begin in mid-July with the overnight closure of single-lane westbound I-70 from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am Sunday through Thursday. Not closed on public holidays. Sign up for weekly updates by emailing the project team at [email protected].
Below is a list of various items. Please visit the project web pages for more information on expected construction timelines and impacts associated with each project:
Travelers are urged to “inform before departure”. Before you set off, gather information about weather forecasts and expected impacts of your trip, as well as current road conditions. CDOT resources include:
The following tips will help you stay safe as you move through maintenance and construction areas.
The new free mobile app COtrip Planner is designed to meet the growing demand for information among travelers on mobile devices and tablets. The COtrip Planner app provides real-time statewide traffic information and is available for iOS and Android mobile devices. Visit Google Play Store (Android devices) or Apple Store (iOS devices) to download!