Travel Advisory
Overnight Clear Creek Canyon (US 6) closures in July
Closures are needed because of tunnel inspections
Clear Creek Canyon - The Colorado Department of Transportation will inspect tunnels along Clear Creek Canyon (US 6), which will require overnight closures for five nights in July.
Closure schedule:
- US 6 in both directions is scheduled to close between CO 119 and I-70 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Wednesday, July 9 and Thursday, July 10.
- US 6 in both directions is scheduled to close between CO 58 in Golden to CO 119 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for three nights the week of July 21. CDOT will have confirmation of the schedule early this week in which you will be notified.
Motorists can use I-70 as a detour route.
Closure schedules could change depending on the weather and other factors. Check COtrip.org for the latest information on road closures.
Motorists are urged to drive with caution at all times, give plenty of following distance, watch for crews and heed the speed limit.