New bridge beams will be installed this week over Clear Creek on eastbound I-70 near Salisbury Road and U.S. 35.
Drivers can expect the following:
Monday, May 12
- Overnight lane closure on eastbound I-70 from Salisbury Road to U.S. 35 (8 p.m. to 7 a.m.)
- Overnight lane closure on westbound I-70 from mile marker 1 to westbound U.S. 40/Exit 156A (8 p.m. to 7 a.m.)
- Exit 156A (westbound I-70 to westbound U.S. 40) closed (8 p.m. to 7 a.m.)
- Rolling slowdown on westbound I-70 from Ohio 127 to U.S. 40 (1 a.m. for around 20 minutes)
Monday, May 12 through Wednesday, May 14
- Eastbound I-70 traffic shift from U.S. 27 to S.R. 227
Shifting traffic to temporary lanes using existing shoulders allows crews more room to work and build the new, inside lanes of I-70. Lane and shoulder widths will be reduced within the work zone.
Tuesday, May 13
- One lane of westbound I-70 closed from U.S. 27 to Clear Creek bridge (8 p.m. to 7 a.m.)
- Rolling slowdown may be needed to move equipment (1 a.m. for around 20 minutes)
Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16
- One lane of eastbound I-70 closed from Union Pike to S.R. 227 (8 p.m. to 7 a.m.)
All closures and restrictions are weather dependent.
Delays Anticipated
Necessary traffic restrictions will cause delays on I-70. Drivers should plan ahead and use alternate routes, when possible.
Construction Speed Limit Now Active
The construction zone speed limit is now active on I-70. A reduced speed of 55 mph is in place for the duration of Revive I-70 work. It is important for drivers to slow down and avoid distractions in work zones.
