By Elliott Wenzler, Vail Daily
As Coloradans and out-of-state travelers prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July this week, there’s one elusive goal top of mind: independence from traffic on Interstate 70.
Beginning Wednesday, the Colorado Department of Transportation is warning drivers of longer than usual wait times while traveling through the High Country. The Eisenhower Tunnel is likely to reach its capacity with up to 52,000 cars passing through it daily during the holiday weekend.
“I-70 is the focus, but it can be any road,” said Bob Wilson with CDOT. “Give yourself extra time, expect longer drive times and additional traffic.”
Traffic along I-70 should be somewhat alleviated by the limited re-opening of Blue Mesa Middle Bridge between Gunnison and Cimarron, Wilson said. CDOT has been working on repairing the bridge since it closed in April, after a crack was discovered in the bridge during a safety inspection.
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