I-70 (Interstate 70) Road Conditions
I-70 State Weather Links
I-70 Road Conditions for June 23, 2026
Summary
- Colorado has several active I-70 construction zones today, including Floyd Hill between Idaho Springs and County Road 65, West Vail Pass between mile points 180 and 190, Exit 203 at Frisco / CO 9, Gypsum to Eagle resurfacing, and Rulison to West Rifle resurfacing.
- Missouri has the most specific current ramp and closure impacts, including I-70 lane and ramp work near Blue Springs and Grain Valley, long-term closures in the Kansas City I-70 corridor, and scheduled St. Charles County lane closures tonight.
- Indiana has an I-65 northbound ramp to I-70 westbound lane reduction at the Indianapolis South Split, with an 11-foot width limit.
- Ohio has ongoing I-70/I-71 Downtown Ramp Up construction in Columbus with lane restrictions and long-term ramp changes.
- Pennsylvania has I-70 daytime single-lane restrictions between the Bentleyville Interchange, Exit 32, and the Belle Vernon Bridge in Washington County.
- Maryland has an I-70 / I-81 interchange detour in Washington County and ongoing I-70 exit-lane work at US 29 southbound, Exit 87A, near Ellicott City.
- Utah, Kansas, Illinois, and West Virginia do not have current I-70-specific ramp closures or construction-location details posted in the public DOT/511 text available for today.
I-70 Utah Road Conditions
- No current I-70-specific ramp closures, construction closures, or named lane-closure locations are posted in the UDOT public roadwork text available for June 23, 2026.
I-70 Colorado Road Conditions
COtrip | CDOT I-70 Mountain Corridor | CDOT I-70 Mountain Corridor Construction
- Clear Creek County / Idaho Springs area: I-70 Floyd Hill construction is active from County Road 65, Exit 248, to Colorado Boulevard, Exit 241. Impacts include I-70 lane and ramp closures, narrowed lanes and shoulders, reduced speed limits, new traffic patterns, and flaggers with alternating traffic on US 40. CDOT lists 20-minute I-70 traffic holds for rock blasting through the end of 2026.
- Summit County / Frisco: I-70 Exit 203 interchange work is active at CO 9, Lusher Court, and Dillon Dam Road. Traffic impacts include daytime construction-zone delays and nighttime lane closures.
- Summit County: I-70 Straight Creek Culvert Repair is active. CDOT lists two lanes open in both directions while culvert repair work continues.
- Eagle County / West Vail Pass: I-70 West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lane construction is active from mile point 180 to mile point 190. Daily single-lane closures are possible in both directions, and traffic has been shifted south into a head-to-head, barrier-separated alignment in the new eastbound lanes for roadway and wildlife-underpass construction.
- Eagle County / Gypsum to Eagle: I-70 resurfacing is active from just west of Gypsum, mile point 139, to Eagle, Exit 147. Work includes milling, paving, guardrail replacement, bridge-deck repairs, road-sign replacement, striping, and widening of the westbound I-70 off-ramp at Eagle, Exit 147. Daily lane closures are listed between Gypsum and Eagle, with nightly bridge work east of Eagle near Wolcott.
- Garfield County / Rulison to West Rifle: I-70 resurfacing is active from Rulison, Exit 81 / mile point 81.6, to West Rifle, Exit 87 / mile point 86.6. Work includes asphalt leveling and overlay, guardrail replacement, bridge repairs, paint striping, and settlement repairs on eastbound and westbound I-70 near West Rifle.
I-70 Kansas Road Conditions
KanDrive | Kansas Department of Transportation
- No current I-70-specific ramp closures, construction closures, or named lane-closure locations are posted in the accessible KanDrive public text available for June 23, 2026.
I-70 Missouri Road Conditions
MoDOT Traveler Information Map | MoDOT Road Work | Improve I-70 Missouri | Improve I-70 Kansas City Construction Updates
- Jackson County / Blue Springs and Grain Valley: I-70 traffic shifts and lane/ramp closures began Monday, June 22. Eastbound traffic is being shifted into the current median so crews can begin replacing the existing I-70 eastbound lanes.
- Kansas City / Benton Boulevard area: Benton Avenue is closed between Truman Road and 13th Street until summer 2027 for I-70 work. The I-70 westbound on-ramp remains open for Benton Avenue southbound travelers. Detour: 13th Street, Indiana Avenue, and Truman Road.
- Kansas City / Cleveland Avenue over I-70: Cleveland Avenue over I-70 is fully closed for bridge replacement and pedestrian-facility upgrades. Intermittent I-70 lane and ramp closures are listed. Motorist detour: 23rd Street, Indiana Avenue, and 27th Street. Pedestrian detour: 24th Street Terrace, the 25th Street pedestrian bridge, Askew Avenue, 26th Street, Monroe Avenue, and 27th Street.
- Kansas City / 27th Street over I-70: 27th Street over I-70 is fully closed for bridge replacement and pedestrian-facility upgrades. The ramp from eastbound I-70 to 27th Street is closed, and the ramp from 27th Street to westbound I-70 is closed. Intermittent I-70 lane closures are listed. Detour: Cleveland Avenue, 31st Street, and Jackson Avenue.
- Kansas City / Jackson Avenue, “Jackson Curve”: Jackson Avenue is closed between the I-70 on- and off-ramps for I-70 reconstruction. Detour: 27th Street, Cleveland Avenue, and 31st Street. The ramp from eastbound I-70 to 31st Street, Exit 5B, is permanently closed.
- Kansas City / Lister Avenue over I-70: Lister Avenue over I-70 is fully closed for bridge replacement and pedestrian-facility upgrades. Intermittent I-70 lane and ramp closures are listed.
- Kansas City / Oakley Avenue pedestrian bridge over I-70: The pedestrian bridge is fully closed for replacement. Pedestrian detour: 29th Terrace, Van Brunt Boulevard, and 30th Terrace. Intermittent I-70 lane closures are listed.
- St. Charles County: I-70 has one eastbound and one westbound lane scheduled closed from Foristell to Wentzville from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
- St. Charles County: I-70 has one eastbound and one westbound lane scheduled closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A from 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM.
- St. Charles County: Wentzville Parkway over I-70 has two lanes scheduled closed from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
- St. Charles County: Route Z between the I-70 ramps is scheduled to close all lanes from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
- St. Charles County: The Outer Road bridge over Peruque Creek has one lane scheduled closed from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
I-70 Illinois Road Conditions
Illinois DOT Road Closures | Getting Around Illinois | Illinois Road Construction Map
- No current I-70-specific ramp closures, construction closures, or named lane-closure locations are posted in the accessible Illinois DOT / Getting Around Illinois public text available for June 23, 2026.
I-70 Indiana Road Conditions
INDOT TrafficWise 511 | INDOT Restrictions and Closings | INDOT Revive I-70
- Indianapolis / South Split: The I-65 northbound ramp to I-70 westbound is reduced to one lane at mile marker 110.1. An 11-foot width limit is in effect. The restriction is listed through December 31, 2026 at about 9:00 PM EDT.
- Wayne County: Revive I-70 construction is active from west of Cambridge City to the Indiana / Ohio state line. The project covers more than 20 miles of I-70 and is intended to improve traffic flow and safety in the corridor.
I-70 Ohio Road Conditions
OHGO Real-Time Traffic | ODOT Traffic Advisories | ODOT Projects
- Columbus: I-70/I-71 Downtown Ramp Up construction is active through downtown Columbus. I-70/I-71 has lane restrictions for roadway widening and reconstruction, bridge replacement over the interstate, ramp rebuilding, and construction of new urban avenues parallel to the interstate.
- Columbus: ODOT lists various downtown ramps as permanently closing as part of the I-70/I-71 Downtown Ramp Up project.
I-70 West Virginia Road Conditions
WV511 | WVDOT I-70 Bridges Project | WVDOT I-70 Bridges Construction Map
- No current I-70-specific ramp closures, construction closures, or named lane-closure locations are posted in the accessible WV511 public event text available for June 23, 2026.
- Wheeling area: The I-70 Forward Bridge Rehabilitation Project remains the major I-70 construction reference in West Virginia, covering the Fort Henry Bridge and 25 other bridges requiring rehabilitation.
I-70 Pennsylvania Road Conditions
511PA | 511PA Roadwork | PennDOT I-70 Washington County Advisory
- Washington County / Fallowfield Township: I-70 has daytime single-lane restrictions in both directions between the Bentleyville Interchange, Exit 32, and the Belle Vernon Bridge.
- Washington County / Bentleyville to Belle Vernon Bridge: The restriction is tied to PennDOT work that began April 6, 2026, with single-lane conditions in both directions during daytime construction activity.
I-70 Maryland Road Conditions
Maryland 511 / CHART I-70 | Maryland CHART Traffic Events | MDOT SHA Traffic Conditions and Road Closures
- Washington County / I-70 and I-81 interchange: A traffic alert is posted for detouring I-70 westbound and I-81 northbound at the I-70/I-81 interchange.
- Howard County / Ellicott City: Eastbound I-70 at Exit 87A to southbound US 29 / Columbia Pike has active exit-lane construction. The project extends the eastbound I-70 deceleration lane for traffic exiting to southbound US 29.
I-70 Road Conditions Overview
Regional Hazards Along I-70
- Mountain Passes and High Elevations – Steep grades and sharp curves in mountainous regions can be hazardous year-round. In winter, snow and ice create slick conditions, while in summer, sudden thunderstorms or hail can reduce visibility and traction. Altitude can also affect vehicle performance and braking.
- Snow and Ice in Winter Months – From late fall through early spring, stretches of I-70 often see snow, freezing rain, and black ice. These conditions can trigger chain laws, traction requirements, and temporary closures, especially in Colorado and other high-elevation sections.
- Heavy Rain and Flooding – Low-lying areas and sections near rivers can be prone to flash flooding or standing water during intense rainstorms. Hydroplaning risk increases in heavy downpours, and reduced visibility can slow traffic significantly.
- Wind-Prone Plains – Open sections of I-70 across the Great Plains often experience strong crosswinds. High-profile vehicles like trucks and RVs are especially vulnerable to gusts that can cause lane drift or tip-over hazards.
- Construction and Work Zones – Seasonal maintenance and infrastructure improvements are common along I-70. Lane closures, reduced speed limits, and narrowed shoulders can increase accident risk, particularly when combined with high traffic volumes.
- Urban Congestion – In metropolitan areas, such as around Denver, Kansas City, and St. Louis, heavy commuter traffic and merging lanes can create congestion and increase the risk of rear-end collisions. Rush hour delays and construction bottlenecks are frequent concerns in these regions.
- Fog and Reduced Visibility – Certain valleys and river crossings along I-70 are prone to fog, especially in cooler months. Sudden drops in visibility can lead to dangerous chain-reaction accidents if drivers do not adjust their speed and following distance.
