I-70 (Interstate 70) Road Conditions

I-70 Road Conditions for December 8, 2025

• Colorado: Ongoing work at Glenwood Canyon and the Floyd Hill corridor keeps lanes narrowed; resurfacing between Chief Hosa and Colfax uses overnight ramp closures, and tonight there is an overnight full closure of westbound I-70 at the E-470 (Picadilly) interchange near Aurora.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Kansas: Pavement replacement near Junction City (mileposts 296–301) runs traffic in a work-zone pattern with intermittent ramp closures, and I-70 remains in a reduced configuration across the Polk–Quincy Viaduct project in Topeka.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Missouri: In Kansas City, Improve I-70 KC has 27th Street closed at I-70, including the eastbound I-70 off-ramp to 27th Street and the 27th Street on-ramp to westbound I-70, with a signed detour via Cleveland Avenue, 31st Street, and Jackson Avenue. The ramp from westbound I-70 to The Paseo also remains under a short-term closure for utility work.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Indiana: The Revive I-70 project in Wayne County keeps I-70 in a major work zone, and at the Richmond I-70/US-40 interchange, ramps from eastbound and westbound US-40 to eastbound I-70, and from eastbound I-70 to eastbound US-40, are closed long-term through late 2025 with a detour using US-27.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Ohio: Long-term ramp closures include the State Route 315 southbound ramp to I-70 eastbound in downtown Columbus (closed for multiple years) and, in Zanesville, the Maple Avenue flyover ramp to I-70 eastbound and the 6th Street on-ramp to I-70 westbound, all closed for multi-year reconstruction.:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• West Virginia: The I-70 Forward bridge-rehabilitation program around Wheeling keeps traffic in narrowed, shifted lanes near the Fort Henry Bridge and Wheeling Tunnel, with intermittent ramp and connector closures at local streets and WV-2/US-40.:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Pennsylvania: Between the West Virginia line and New Stanton, PennDOT’s I-70 modernization continues with lane restrictions and periodic ramp closures at interchanges such as PA-51 (Rostraver) and the Arnold City area; these tend to be time-specific nighttime or weekend closures.:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Maryland: Bridge replacement over St. Paul Road near Clear Spring and bridge work near the I-70/I-81 interchange in Washington County keep these segments in active construction, with intermittent lane closures and nighttime ramp detours at MD-32 and key I-81 movements.:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Utah & Illinois: Utah DOT and Illinois DOT construction summaries currently show no all-day I-70 mainline or ramp closures between Cove Fort and the Colorado line (Utah) or between East St. Louis and the Indiana line (Illinois); any closures are short-duration maintenance events shown on their 511 maps.:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

I-70 Utah Road Conditions

Mainline and interchanges (Cove Fort to Colorado state line): Utah DOT’s current construction information does not list any long-term I-70 mainline or 24/7 ramp closures between the I-15 junction at Cove Fort and the Colorado border. Any lane or ramp closures today are short-duration maintenance or mobile operations that will appear on UDOT’s live map.:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Live Utah info: UDOT Traffic (Utah 511)

I-70 Colorado Road Conditions

• Glenwood Canyon (roughly Exits 119–133, No Name to Dotsero): Long-term safety and structure work keeps I-70 in a work-zone configuration with narrowed lanes, lower speeds, and limited shoulders through Glenwood Canyon. Traffic is maintained, but drivers encounter sustained lane shifts.:contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Floyd Hill corridor (Idaho Springs to Exit 248): The multi-year Floyd Hill reconstruction project continues between Idaho Springs and about milepost 248. Early December staging includes multiple overnight full closures of westbound I-70 on select nights to build a temporary bridge framework; during those closures, traffic is detoured via US-6 and local routes.:contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• Chief Hosa–Colfax resurfacing (Exits 253–262, Jefferson County): A resurfacing project between the Chief Hosa and Colfax exits uses overnight single- and double-lane closures and intermittent overnight closures of on- and off-ramps in both directions. A 12-foot width restriction and reduced speed limits are in effect within the project limits.:contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• West Vail Pass (MP 180–190): The West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes project is in its planned winter hiatus. I-70 operates with two general-purpose lanes in each direction plus a new eastbound auxiliary lane between roughly MP 187.3 and 190, with standard winter-season geometry and work-zone signing still present but no scheduled long-term closures.:contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Aurora – E-470/Picadilly interchange (Exit 289): Tonight, westbound I-70 will be fully closed between the E-470 ramps at the Picadilly interchange from approximately 9 p.m. Monday, December 8, until 5 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, for signage and drainage work. Traffic will use posted detours via E-470 and local roads during the closure window.:contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Live Colorado info: COtrip (CDOT 511)

I-70 Kansas Road Conditions

• Topeka – Polk–Quincy Viaduct (MacVicar Avenue to 6th Street): The I-70 Polk–Quincy project is reconstructing the viaduct and widening I-70. Through this 2.5-mile stretch, I-70 remains open but in a reduced configuration with narrowed, shifted lanes behind barrier. Short-term ramp closures occur at downtown Topeka interchanges as staging changes; KDOT lists each active ramp closure on KanDrive.:contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
• Junction City pavement replacement (MP 296–301): A multi-phase pavement replacement near Junction City reduces I-70 to one lane in each direction at times, with median crossovers moving eastbound traffic to the westbound side. KDOT notes that entrance and exit ramps within mile markers 296–301 are closed at times for reconstruction; exact ramps closed today are shown on KanDrive.:contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Live Kansas info: KanDrive (KDOT 511)

I-70 Missouri Road Conditions

• Kansas City – Improve I-70 KC corridor (The Paseo to US-40/31st Street): A five-mile reconstruction of I-70 through Kansas City keeps this corridor in a major work zone with multiple bridge and local street closures.
  • 27th Street at I-70: 27th Street is closed at I-70 for bridge replacement, including the I-70 eastbound off-ramp to 27th Street and the 27th Street on-ramp to westbound I-70. The closure began December 2, 2025, and is scheduled to remain in place until fall 2026. The signed detour uses Cleveland Avenue, 31st Street, and Jackson Avenue.:contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
  • Lister Avenue over I-70: Lister Avenue is closed over I-70 for bridge replacement from early November 2025 through approximately September 2026, with associated lane closures on I-70 beneath the bridge.:contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
• Westbound I-70 to The Paseo ramp (Kansas City): MoDOT has reported a closure of the ramp from westbound I-70 to The Paseo for urgent utility work. The closure began in early December and was expected to last through the weekend around December 8; drivers should verify whether the ramp has reopened on MoDOT’s traveler map before relying on this movement.:contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

Live Missouri info: MoDOT Traveler Map  |  Improve I-70 KC Program

I-70 Illinois Road Conditions

Between East St. Louis and the Indiana state line, Illinois DOT’s current construction listings show no active long-term I-70 mainline closure or 24/7 ramp closure. A previous full closure of combined I-55/70 in Madison County for bridge repairs (between IL-157 and IL-159) ran from June 13–30, 2025, and has ended; any work today is limited to shorter maintenance or mobile operations that appear on the live 511 map.:contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}

Live Illinois info: Getting Around Illinois (IDOT Traffic/511)

I-70 Indiana Road Conditions

• Wayne County – Revive I-70 corridor (west of Cambridge City to Ohio line): The Revive I-70 project keeps this segment in a long-term work zone with narrowed, shifted lanes and a reduced speed limit. Frequent overnight lane closures occur between interchanges such as State Road 1, Brick Church Road, Jacksonburg Road, Centerville Road, and the Ohio state line.:contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
• Richmond – I-70/US-40 interchange long-term ramp closures: As part of interchange reconstruction in Richmond:
  • Ramp from eastbound US-40 to eastbound I-70 – closed long-term.:contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
  • Ramp from westbound US-40 to eastbound I-70 – closed long-term.:contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
  • Ramp from eastbound I-70 to eastbound US-40 – closed long-term.:contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}

  These closures began on or after October 28, 2025, and are expected to continue through late 2025. The signed detour uses US-27 and local streets to complete these movements.

Live Indiana info: 511IN (INDOT TrafficWise)  |  Revive I-70 Project

I-70 Ohio Road Conditions

• Western Franklin County – Madison County line to Hilliard-Rome Road: A two-year pavement reconstruction project is rebuilding both directions of I-70 west of Columbus. Eastbound traffic is shifted onto the westbound side between the Madison County line and Hilliard-Rome Road, with two lanes maintained in each direction and ongoing lane shifts and lane reductions.:contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
• Downtown Columbus – I-70/I-71 “Downtown Ramp Up”: The Downtown Ramp Up projects continue to reshape the I-70/I-71 corridor. Notable multi-year ramp impacts include:
  • SR-315 southbound to I-70 eastbound ramp: Closed since May 2024 for multiple years. The detour uses I-670 eastbound to I-71 southbound to reach I-70 eastbound.:contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}
  • Livingston Avenue near I-70: Livingston Avenue is closed to through traffic at City Park Avenue, near the I-70/I-71 interchange, through fall 2025, affecting local access to ramps and cross streets.:contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}
• Zanesville – I-70 reconstruction: A major reconstruction of I-70 through Zanesville and between US-40 and SR-93 has several long-term ramp restrictions:
  • Maple Avenue flyover ramp to I-70 eastbound: Closed for an extended construction phase, with project information and real-time status confirming it remains closed.:contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}
  • 6th Street on-ramp to I-70 westbound: Closed long-term during the current phase of reconstruction.:contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}

  Traffic uses alternate ramps such as State Street and Underwood Street to reach I-70 while these closures remain in effect.

Live Ohio info: OHGO (ODOT 511)  |  I-70/I-71 Downtown Ramp Up

I-70 West Virginia Road Conditions

• Wheeling – I-70 Forward Bridges corridor: The I-70 Forward bridge rehabilitation program extends from the Ohio state line across the Fort Henry Bridge and through the Wheeling Tunnel area. I-70 traffic runs in narrowed, shifted lanes with reduced speeds while work continues on more than two dozen bridges.:contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}
• Local ramps and connectors around Wheeling: Ramps connecting I-70 with WV-2, US-40, Wheeling Island, and downtown Wheeling are periodically closed or detoured as tunnel and bridge work advances. Recent advisories have included full-day closures of the WV-2 northbound on-ramp to I-70 westbound near the Wheeling Tunnel for maintenance, with detours using US-40 or I-470. Today’s specific ramp closures are listed on WV 511.:contentReference[oaicite:32]{index=32}

Live West Virginia info: WV 511  |  I-70 Forward Bridges Project

I-70 Pennsylvania Road Conditions

• Southwestern PA – WV line to New Stanton (Exit 57): PennDOT District 12 continues a series of projects along I-70 including pavement preservation, bridge work, and interchange upgrades between the West Virginia border and New Stanton. Recent press releases document recurring lane restrictions and night/weekend ramp closures near interchanges such as Route 51 (Rostraver) and Arnold City, though no new all-day ramp closure unique to today is listed.:contentReference[oaicite:33]{index=33}

Live Pennsylvania info: 511PA  |  PennDOT I-70 Projects

I-70 Maryland Road Conditions

• Clear Spring – I-70 bridges over St. Paul Road (near Exit 18/MD-68): MDOT SHA is replacing the I-70 bridges over St. Paul Road near Clear Spring. This multi-year project keeps I-70 open but periodically narrows lanes and shoulders, with scheduled shoulder and single-lane closures on both eastbound and westbound spans as shoulders are upgraded to be load-bearing.:contentReference[oaicite:34]{index=34}
• West Friendship – I-70/MD-32 (Patuxent Freeway) interchange: Roadway improvements at the I-70/MD-32 interchange require nightly ramp closures and detours. MDOT SHA indicates that only one ramp is closed at a time, with eastbound I-70 drivers detoured via nearby interchanges such as MD-97 and MD-144 when their ramp is closed for resurfacing.:contentReference[oaicite:35]{index=35}
• Hagerstown – I-70 bridges at I-81 interchange: A project to improve six bridges along I-70 near the I-81 interchange uses nighttime ramp detours between I-81 southbound to I-70 eastbound and I-70 eastbound to I-81 northbound when traffic is shifted. During daytime hours, ramps are typically restored but remain within an active work zone.:contentReference[oaicite:36]{index=36}

Live Maryland info: MDOT CHART (Maryland 511)  |  MDOT SHA Projects