Saturday Jully 12th closures expected due to a bike race. 

US 6 Loveland Pass, expected closure 9am to 3pm. 

Hazmat trucks will stage at Eisenhower tunnel and proceed through the top of each hour. I-70 travelers should anticipate 10 minute delays at the tunnel. 

CO 103 expected closure 5am to 11am. 

Area travelers should exepect increased bicycle traffic on local roadways and bike paths between Evergreen & Avon through the day. 

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Hot Brakes

Hot Brakes | Tips & Resources

Prepare for the Trip

  • Check brake function and adjustment before descending.
  • Maintain a low speed in low gear, and use flashers to warn other vehicles of your reduced speed.
  • Do not ride the truck’s brakes; this will cause overheating and possible loss of brake system.
  • Consider Jake Brakes (engine compression brakes) to control the speed of a heavy truck, but the best practice is to use low gears to avoid overheating brakes.
  • Keep brakes cool by pulling into brake check stations, or onto the shoulder of the road, if you can locate a safe spot.

Truck Brake Check Area Sign

Use Runaway Truck Ramps

  • Maneuver the truck into the far right lane before approaching ramp.
  • As the truck approaches the runaway ramp, steer straight and try to keep the wheels aligned.
  • Stay in the center of the ramp to avoid rolling over.
  • Once the truck is stopped, call 911 to report, even if there are no injures.
  • There is not a fee, penalty or fine for using runaway truck ramps.

Know Before You Go

  • Know the road
  • Take the time to familiarize yourself with mountain passes
  • Obey the speed limit
  • Anticipate curves
  • Know how far you’ll travel
  • Identify public-access roads
  • Find brake and chain-up stations on COtrip
  • Inspect your brakes at the summit before descending.
  • Locate runaway truck ramps on COtrip

traffic approaching steep grade on road