How long does it take to get through the Eisenhower Tunnel?

Stops usually average about 20 minutes because that’s about how long it takes to clear the queue. However, the stops can be shorter or longer in duration, as traffic and conditions dictate. Even though traffic is stopped for a period of time, it quickly catches up to the slower-moving vehicles ahead.

Is the Eisenhower Tunnel level?

The tunnel carries Interstate 70 (I-70) under the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains. With a maximum elevation of 11,158 feet (3,401 m) above sea level, it is one of the highest vehicular tunnels in the world….Eisenhower Tunnel.

How many vehicles pass through the Eisenhower Tunnel a day?

At 11,155 feet above sea level, they are the highest vehicle tunnels in the United States. Fully opened for traffic in 1979, the tunnels today carry an average of roughly 30,000 cars per day, a number that peaks at 40,000 in July. During a busy holiday weekend, as many as 50,000 cars might pass through in a day.

Where are the Interstate 70 tunnels in Colorado?

The tunnels are approximately 60 miles west of Denver on Interstate 70. The team that manages the tunnels is one of nine Maintenance and Operations sections dedicated to developing and maintaining the best possible multi-modal transportation system for Colorado that most effectively moves people, goods and information.

How long does it take for Hazmat to get through the tunnel?

Due to safety concerns, CDOT does not allow hazmat to travel through the tunnel with other vehicles. Therefore, usually at the top the hour, CDOT escorts waiting hazmat loads through the tunnel. These closures last about 15 minutes.

Is the co 71 over the Highline closed?

This work will require a full road closure at Mile Point 10.71 of CO 71 over the Rocky Ford Highline Canal. Motorists are encouraged to detour onto County Road 18. Visit codot.gov/projects/co71-bridge-replacement for more information. Closed from Rainbow Curve to Colorado River Trailhead. Park Info: 970-586-1222.

Is the co71 bridge at Rainbow Curve open?

Visit codot.gov/projects/co71-bridge-replacement for more information. Closed from Rainbow Curve to Colorado River Trailhead. Park Info: 970-586-1222. Mt. Evans Highway is scheduled to open in early June, weather permitting. Open.