11000 Cottonwood Pass Rd , Gypsum, CO 81637 is currently not for sale. Independence Pass and Cottonwood Pass also … This initiative takes a systematic statewide approach to safety combining the benefits of CDOT’s programs that address driving behaviors, our built environment and the organization's operations. ... Glenwood Springs Canyon; Steve Skinner. initiative to heighten safety awareness. The cause of the fire is under investigation. CDOT recommends that through traffic on I-70 use a southern detour route, due to construction on commonly used northern alternate routes. Nicholson has covered a variety of beats including suburbs, courts, crime and general assignment. With that in mind, CDOT maintenance and construction crews follow social distancing and other health safety measures to reduce COVID-19 exposure on the worksite. The overnight closure was a safety closure to allow CDOT specialists to assess two bridges located near where the fire started, as well as increased rockfall hazard in Glenwood Canyon. On Thursday night the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office ordered evacuations for Bair Ranch, Sweetwater and Coffee Pot Springs. A fast-moving wildfire that swept through Glenwood Canyon Monday afternoon closed Interstate 70 overnight. Lorri Provow had just loaded her pets into the car on Saturday and was leaving her Masonville area home when she saw a frightening sight, a swirling column of smoke -- a "smokenado.". OK. Sam Tabachnik is a breaking news reporter for The Denver Post, focusing on social services, religion, rural issues and quirky stories that defy category. CDOT is still encouraging alternate routes. 803 Cottonwood Pass Road Gypsum, CO 81637 | Gypsum $1,700,000 4,099,867 +/- Sqft; Share Print Notes. This 24-mile closure on I-70 is currently in place due to a wildfire. Hanging Lake, the iconic natural beauty near Glenwood Springs, has been closed due to its proximity to the fire. This includes a vehicle and trailer that, together, exceed 35 feet. The agency also said that commercial vehicles are not allowed on Highway 13 due to construction. Signup or Login to add notes to ... its ultra downvalley location also provides convenient access to Glenwood Springs and Aspen. Evacuation orders Wednesday night were lifted for Eagle County residents along Buck Point Drive, but residents will remain under a pre-evacuation order until further notice. Cottonwood Pass between Gypsum and Glenwood Springs was closed for a while Tuesday, then was only reopened to local passenger vehicles only. However. Cottonwood Pass OHV Road is a 14.6 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Gypsum, Colorado that features a river and is good for all skill levels. CDOT advises commercial traffic to use CO 9 instead of CO 131, for safety purposes. The map shows active and contained wildfires for 2020. To continue to Grand Junction, take CO 139 south to I-70. Officials warned that residents in north Glenwood Springs should prepare for rapidly changing conditions that may lead to pre-evacuation notices. Vehicles over 35 feet in length may not use Independence Pass at any time. The highway will be reopened when it is safe to do so. Firefighters on Thursday will focus on the bottom of the No Name drainage, which the fire reached Wednesday afternoon. In early 2019, CDOT announced its Whole System — Whole Safety initiative to heighten safety awareness. Agencies are responding to the Grizzly Creek Fire in Glenwood Canyon. Active fire behavior and Red Flag conditions will continue Thursday due to gusty winds and low relative humidity, fire officials said. CDOT has approximately 3,000 employees located throughout Colorado, and manages more than 23,000 lane miles of highway and 3,429 bridges. This initiative takes a systematic statewide approach to safety combining the benefits of CDOT’s programs that address driving behaviors, our built environment and the organization's operations. To see all active wildfires, go to the U.S. wildfire map. Flames from the Grizzly Creek Fire lick extremely close to Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon. The fire took a run up the north-facing slope, according to a news release from the Bureau of Land Management. use Cottonwood Pass (Eagle & Garfield counties) or Independence Pass as detour routes, as these roads are not built for heavy traffic or commercial oversize vehicles. The program has one simple mission—to get everyone home safely. travelers should be aware of possible construction impacts on US and state highways. Rockfall has been reported and is likely due to burned vegetation no longer holding rocks in place. By continuing to use the site, you accept our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Both assessments are taking place today. The safety closure will allow CDOT to assess two bridges located near where the Grizzly Creek Fire started, as well as increased rockfall hazard in Glenwood Canyon. From Grand Junction, motorists can take Highway 50 through Montrose to Poncha Springs, then northbound Highway 285. Oversize commercial vehicles are not allowed on CO 13 due to construction. There are no immediate threats to structures and no evacuations are in place. Please note that while CO 13 is open at this time, it is not a recommended detour due to construction. GARFIELD & EAGLE COUNTIES ― I-70 in Glenwood Canyon continues to be closed between Mile Point 116 (Glenwood Springs) and MP 140 (Gypsum). The interstate was closed from exit 116 at Glenwood Springs eastbound and westbound at exit 140 at Gypsum. Residents in No Name, Lookout Mountain and Coulter Creek areas east of Glenwood Springs were evacuated earlier in the week. I-70 in Glenwood Canyon continues to be closed between Mile Point 116 (Glenwood Springs) and MP 140 (Gypsum). The program has one simple mission—to get everyone home safely. The 1,984 sq. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The stretch of highway between Glenwood Springs and Gypsum will remain shuttered until further notice. Independence Pass and Cottonwood Pass also are closed until further notice, the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook. The closure is for both directions of traffic with no estimated time of reopening. The public is urged to join the campaign for #DoingMyPartCO by practicing social distancing and wearing face masks. GARFIELD & EAGLE COUNTIES ― I-70 in Glenwood Canyon continues to be closed between Mile Point 116 (Glenwood Springs) and MP 140 (Gypsum). Motorists headed to areas west of Denver can also use the westbound detour in reverse. Cottonwood Pass Road should not be used a detour for the I-70 Glenwood Canyon closure, according to the city of Glenwood Springs. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. As stated above, CO 13 is not recommended due to construction. Lighter winds and higher humidity on Sunday helped firefighters battling the Cameron Peak fire but dry weather and stronger winds are expected on Monday afternoon. Why have models of Colorado’s coronavirus trajectory been off? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced guidelines for construction activities. The goal is to improve the safety of Colorado’s transportation network by reducing the rate and severity of crashes and improving the safety of all transportation modes. Drivers can visit www.cotrip.org for road closure information. Jared Polis has charged CDOT to further build on the state’s multimodal mobility options. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. . CDOT has paused some construction projects in order to accommodate detour traffic. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced.