NEWS RELEASE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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As of Friday, Dec. 15, the I-25 North Express Lanes, Berthoud to Fort Collins hit a major milestone and is now substantially complete.
While most of the work in this section of I-25 is done, CDOT and the contractors will have various intermittent lane closures through spring 2024 to finish final project punch list tasks. The Express Lanes are now open for testing, but drivers should also prepare for intermittent closures of these lanes in 2024. Express Lane tolls are waived during the testing phase.
For future project updates and information, please continue to check the project website and CoTrip.org.
Drivers are encouraged to try the Express Lanes by entering through the dashed white lines. When using the lanes, drivers are reminded to follow these rules to ensure the safety of everyone on the road:
- Do not cross the solid white lines (tickets for violations start at $75 each).
- Enter and exit at the designated areas only, which are marked with a white dotted line.
- Obey posted speed limits. The Express Lanes cannot be used to pass slower moving vehicles.
Motorists should expect various overnight and lane closures, including in the Express Lanes, while the last of the construction wraps up and tolling equipment is installed. The Express Lanes are anticipated to begin tolling in 2024. Once tolling begins in 2024, motorists are encouraged to sign up for an ExpressToll account to save an average of 40% on tolls.
Berthoud to Johnstown
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be intermittent shoulder closures on northbound and southbound I-25 between Colorado Highway 56 and Colorado Highway 402 for various activities.
Thursday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the northbound I-25 right lane near Weld County Road 46 will be closed for guardrail repairs.
Thursday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the northbound I-25 left lane near CO 56 will be closed for guardrail repairs.
Johnstown to Fort Collins
Segments 6, 7 and 8 have reached substantial completion and will have no further closures at this time.
Firestone Mobility Hub
Daytime work, Monday - Saturday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Northbound I-25
- There is a new traffic shift into the median, with three lanes of traffic remaining open.
Southbound I-25
- Construction crews will be working on the left shoulder behind the barrier.
- Traffic Shift - Three lanes remain open with a shift to the right.
The speed limit for southbound and northbound I-25 is 55 MPH through the active work zone.
East I-25 Frontage Road
- Construction crews will be working on the shoulder.
- Flaggers may be in place to guide motorists and trucks into and out of the work zone.
West I-25 Frontage Road
- Construction crews will be working on the left shoulder behind the barrier on the left lane and shoulder.
- One lane of through traffic. Access to southbound I-25 is open.
Additional Information
For specific lane closures and traffic impacts from Sunday, Jan. 21 - Saturday, Jan. 27, please use this interactive map on the project webpage. To display full details on the traffic impacts, please click on any of the color-shaded areas on the map to see the full details. A pop-up on the left side of your screen will outline the details of the lane closures.
Construction activities are weather-dependent and subject to change. Please watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting mainline I-25 and obey all posted signage in construction zones. Your safety and the safety of our crews is our highest priority.
The I-25 North Express Lanes Project provides a Courtesy Patrol during commute hours (6 to 9 a.m. and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.) to assist with disabled vehicles within the Project limits from Johnstown to Fort Collins.
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