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CDOT Plans Big Project On I-70 From Golden To Eisenhower Tunnel

GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4)- The Colorado Department of Transportation is planning a lot of projects this summer. One of the areas of focus is Interstate 70 from Golden to the Eisenhower Tunnel.

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In June, CDOT will start work from Golden to Floyd Hill. It's the busiest stretch of I-70 with more than 60,000 vehicles a day. Drivers will notice changes in speed limits that could shift hour by hour.

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"These speed limit signs adjust to the latest road conditions, so traffic is moving at the safest speeds at that moment to prevent collisions," said CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew.

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CDOT has been testing speed limit changes through the I-25 South Gap Project and said it was successful in protecting construction workers.

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