Overnight lane restrictions in place this week on I-70
The ramp from westbound I-70 to westbound U.S. 40 is expected to close on or after the night of Monday, July 28, and will remain closed through September. During the closure, crews will remove existing pavement and begin construction at the interchange.
The official detour will follow S.R. 227 (Exit 153) to eastbound I-70 to westbound U.S. 40 (Exit 156A).
Significant changes to the U.S. 40 interchange aim to improve safety and mobility. The partial cloverleaf at the U.S. 40 interchange will be replaced with a diamond interchange with single-lane roundabouts. The existing loop ramps are being removed. Weaving movements from entrance and exit ramps will be eliminated. The reconstructed interchange will open by late 2027.
Restrictions this Week
Drivers can expect the following lane restrictions to accommodate Revive I-70 work:
Monday, July 28 – Friday, Aug. 1
- Intermittent lane closures on eastbound and westbound I-70 from west of S.R. 1 to west of Centerville for pavement patching. Monday through Thursday work is scheduled between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., and Friday work is scheduled between 10 p.m. and 10 a.m.
Monday, July 28
- Ramp from eastbound I-70 to westbound U.S. 40 closed between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.
- Temporary stoppages on U.S. 40 near Elmhurst Drive between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Temporary stoppages on the ramp from westbound U.S. 40 to westbound I-70 between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
All work is weather-dependent, and schedules are subject to change.
Construction Speed Limit
The construction zone speed limit remains 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.
