Road Construction

waterman · 06-11-2013, 10:07 AM

Just to give everyone a heads up on 2 sites of road construction.

On I-76 between Brush and Fort Morgan, CO the interstate is down to one lane each way. It isn't too bad but be careful on the exits and entrances.

I-70 just east of Idaho Springs. The are redoing the east bound lanes and it is a total mess. On the way up the mountains it was a parking lot.

**Top Cat** · 06-11-2013, 10:17 AM

Great we were going to be going on both those roads.
Thanks Joel, I will recalculate

I just checked my route, i guess geography is not my strong suit.
I'm not even going to Idaho. That seems to be west of Colorado

I may not arrive on time, I could be lost and wandering around.

cactusjack · 06-11-2013, 10:17 AM

Joel, When I leave EP, I am taking the peak to peak hwy south to Idaho Springs to catch I-70 W. Will I be in the middle of this construction, or will I miss it?

blowndodge · 06-11-2013, 10:46 AM

Any suggestions Joel? I'm coming in from Grand Junction Sunday so I would be traveling right into this. Your recommended route would be??

waterman · 06-11-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Joel, When I leave EP, I am taking the peak to peak hwy south to Idaho Springs to catch I-70 W. Will I be in the middle of this construction, or will I miss it?

West bound I-70 is ok. You will be slowed down for construction but they rerouted the east bound around a tunnel that they are redoing.

waterman · 06-11-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Great we were going to be going on botgh those roads.
Thanks Joel, I will recalculate

The I-76 construction is not bad TC. Just slow down to 55. If you want a short reroute I would get off I-76 at Exit 92 east of Brush and head south about 1 mile to highway 34 and take it through Brush and Fort Morgan and you reconnect on I-76. However, right now I would just slow down and take the interstate.

waterman · 06-11-2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Any suggestions Joel? I'm coming in from Grand Junction Sunday so I would be traveling right into this. Your recommended route would be??

We talked about getting off and taking Berthoud Pass to Winter Park and then over Rocky Mountain National Park. Great ride and probably one of my favorite passes.

Take exit 232 and get on Hwy 40. Take it to Granby and then get on hwy 34.

blowndodge · 06-11-2013, 11:13 AM

What about highway 131 at Wolcot? Google shows it 60 miles closer to Gramby that the 232 exit.. ??

waterman · 06-11-2013, 11:51 AM

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What about highway 131 at Wolcot? Google shows it 60 miles closer to Gramby that the 232 exit.. ??

Is this the route that takes you on hwy 131 and connect on Route 1 (Trough road) into Kremling ? If so, don't. Route 1 is dirt.

Another option would be get off I-70 at Silverthorne and take hwy 9 to Kremling.

dshelly · 06-11-2013, 12:00 PM

Aaaah , gotta love construction season.

I'm sticking to the two lanes across Wyoming.

**GIBBY** · 06-11-2013, 01:25 PM

Thanks for the heads up Joel. It looks like it is not too bad between Brush and Ft. Morgan, I think we will just deal with the lane closure. See ya Sunday the 23rd.

pronghorn · 06-11-2013, 07:37 PM

I just road I-70 both directions at the detour just east of Idaho Springs. Went west Monday morning and came back Monday afternoon, small slowdown going each way. Talked to a construction foreman on sight and he said the only real backups are when they blast, and Sunday afternoons when everyone is heading home from the mountains. (There is always a big slowdown on I-70 on Sunday afternoons starting west of Georgetown and continuing East of Idaho Springs) There is no schedule for the blasting they work 24 7.

blowndodge · 06-11-2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Is this the route that takes you on hwy 131 and connect on Route 1 (Trough road) into Kremling ? If so, don't. Route 1 is dirt.

Another option would be get off I-70 at Silverthorne and take hwy 9 to Kremling.

Yes. I do see rout 1 is dirt. How about hwy 9 north to Ute pass road?

waterman · 06-12-2013, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Yes. I do see rout 1 is dirt. How about hwy 9 north to Ute pass road?

I don't know about Ute Pass Road. Never taken it. For the most part it looks paved. There was one section I am questioning.

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waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Road Construction Just to give everyone a heads up on 2 sites of road construction. On I-76 between Brush and Fort Morgan, CO the interstate is down to one lane each way. It isn't too bad but be careful on the exits and entrances. I-70 just east of Idaho Springs. The are redoing the east bound lanes and it is a total mess. On the way up the mountains it was a parking lot. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Great we were going to be going on both those roads. Thanks Joel, I will recalculate I just checked my route, i guess geography is not my strong suit. I'm not even going to Idaho. That seems to be west of Colorado I may not arrive on time, I could be lost and wandering around. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Last edited by Top Cat; 06-11-2013 at 05:46 PM.
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Joel, When I leave EP, I am taking the peak to peak hwy south to Idaho Springs to catch I-70 W. Will I be in the middle of this construction, or will I miss it? __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	What about highway 131 at Wolcot? Google shows it 60 miles closer to Gramby that the 232 exit.. ?? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	Aaaah , gotta love construction season. I'm sticking to the two lanes across Wyoming. __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,083	Thanks for the heads up Joel. It looks like it is not too bad between Brush and Ft. Morgan, I think we will just deal with the lane closure. See ya Sunday the 23rd. __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster
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06-11-2013, 07:37 PM	#12
pronghorn Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Parker Colorado Posts: 213	I just road I-70 both directions at the detour just east of Idaho Springs. Went west Monday morning and came back Monday afternoon, small slowdown going each way. Talked to a construction foreman on sight and he said the only real backups are when they blast, and Sunday afternoons when everyone is heading home from the mountains. (There is always a big slowdown on I-70 on Sunday afternoons starting west of Georgetown and continuing East of Idaho Springs) There is no schedule for the blasting they work 24 7.
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