Colorado Department of Transportation.
government agency in Colorado, United States
- Reports this week
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What's happening
Active this week
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CDOT is planning a transportation project in the Arvada/Golden area, while a resident raised a cemetery issue during a hearing.Some support1 report
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Colorado Department of Transportation issued reports on consumer product safety standards.Some support4 reports
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Summit County is hosting various tourist operations while the Colorado Department of Transportation issues advisories on seasonal peaks.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Colorado Department of Transportation managed the recovery efforts following the Grizzly Fire aftermath on the I-70 Mountain Corridor.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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CDOT reviewed traffic increases in Loveland and mandated safety improvements near the Big Thompson River.Some support1 report
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A proposed passenger rail service is being planned between Denver and Fort Collins, with RTD partnering with the state agency, CDOT.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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CDOT committed $332 million in public funding for the Front Range Passenger Rail project.Some support1 report
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The Colorado Department of Transportation is conducting the I-270 widening project utilizing federal aid.Some support1 report
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State patrol enforces winter driving rules in Colorado.Some support5 reports
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Grant funding has enabled the completion of sidewalks in Bayfield, involving the Colorado Department of Transportation.Some support1 report
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Coordinating traffic management on Guanella Pass.Some support2 reports
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The Colorado Department of Transportation manages state infrastructure projects, noting that high crash costs exceed $10 billion annually.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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CDOT issues reports regarding the impacts of deicer on infrastructure within the state of Colorado.Some support1 report
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CDOT crews rebuilt a bridge in Beulah, and Governor Polis recognized the efforts of the department's staff.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Road closures in Beulah are being managed by the state transportation agency, the Colorado Department of Transportation.Some support1 report
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Erosion in Fountain Creek threatened local infrastructure, leading to road closures and the City Council approving a $450,000 repaving project.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Colorado Department of Transportation and Regional Transportation District are involved in the East Colfax bus rapid transit project.Some support1 report
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Coordinated emergency response to debris flows involving the National Weather Service and Colorado Department of Transportation.Some support1 report
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CDOT is managing infrastructure, partnering with NOAA for emergency response, and using YouTube for recovery documentation.Some support1 report
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CDOT is managing road closures in Garfield County as part of a response to infrastructure failure.Some support1 report1 development inside
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CDOT is using towers along the I-70 corridor in the Breckenridge area.Some support1 report
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A road closure was reported between the towns of Ouray and Silverton, with the Colorado Department of Transportation managing the segment.Some support2 reports
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A highway corridor in Ouray County is closed following debris washed down Cutler Creek.Some support1 report
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A fire near Thornton caused road closures in the north Denver metro area, involving the Colorado Department of Transportation.Some support1 report
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A joint effort involving the Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado State University launched a weather balloon.Some support1 report
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CDOT is monitoring traffic on the I-70 corridor, which runs through high country and connects to Denver, in the state of Colorado.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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CDOT coordinated resources and managed the affected I-70 corridor, involving Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction.Some support3 reports
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Agency manages response to infrastructure failure in Garfield County.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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CDOT reports lane closures and traffic reroutes between Glenwood Springs and Rifle.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A mudslide shut down I-70 near Glenwood Springs on July 21, 2026.Well supported3 reports
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The Colorado Department of Transportation is managing the shutdown of I-70 due to severe flooding in the Grand Junction area.Some support3 reports
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CDOT is conducting road work on Red Mountain Pass near Silverton.Some support1 report
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Agencies coordinate during emergency response in Mesa County following a disaster declaration.Some support1 report
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A wildfire investigation is underway in Pueblo County, involving state agencies, after the fire damaged a century-old bridge.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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CDT issues protocols for fire zone travel in Colorado.Some support1 report
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CDOT is building wildlife crossings in Colorado, with coordination involving Douglas County.Some support1 report
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Fire activity near Colorado City has caused temporary road closures.Some support9 reports
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CDOT is managing construction work on I-70 near Vail.Some support1 report
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CDOT presented to Pitkin County regarding regional projects on May 27, 2026. Jason Smith was present as the director for CDOT Region Three.Some support2 reports
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Around Colorado Department of Transportation this week
News at the entities that move Colorado Department of Transportation most-
Colorado StructuralThree separate events occurred on August 28, 2026: a Leon County grand jury report, a Colorado pardon by Polis, and alleged misuse of funds by DeSantis.Moves Colorado Department of Transportation
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Jared Polis OperationalMesa County is facing an average 15.5% price increase, prompting Governor Polis to defend state management of rising healthcare costs.Moves Colorado Department of Transportation
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Federal Highway Administration TransactionalFHA documented route changes, while Kentucky noted Chicago's influence on mapping, with Avery representing states near Chicago.Moves Colorado Department of Transportation
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Clear Creek County OperationalSt. Mary's Glacier is located in Clear Creek County, while Grand Junction is noted as a location for political debates.Moves Colorado Department of Transportation
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National Weather Service OperationalOn June 18, 2026, the National Weather Service issued tornado watches and thunderstorm warnings.Moves Colorado Department of Transportation
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Douglas County StructuralDouglas County, Minnesota, is currently home to monitored fall color progression, managed by the state's resources and the Minnesota DNR.Moves Colorado Department of Transportation
Connections
The 40 strongest of 49, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Jason Smith Structural
Jason Smith holds the formal, appointed position of Director for CDOT Region Three, establishing a clear employment hierarchy.
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Colorado Structural
CDOT functions as a specialized state agency responsible for managing infrastructure, regulating safety, and executing transportation policy under the jurisdiction of Colorado.
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Shoshana Lew Structural
Shoshana Lew serves as the Executive Director for the Colorado Department of Transportation.
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Grand Junction Operational
CDOT actively manages and clears debris from the I-70 corridor within the Grand Junction area due to severe flooding.
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Ouray County Operational
CDOT and Ouray County coordinate on managing and closing mountain pass routes in response to severe weather events.
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Fountain Structural
one depends on the other
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Aspen Structural
Aspen's projects are subject to the regulatory oversight and approval processes of the Colorado Department of Transportation.
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Colorado Boulevard Operational
A is the managing body responsible for the operational execution of the bus rapid transit project involving B.
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Glenwood Springs Operational
CDOT manages critical infrastructure, including I-70, whose operational status directly impacts the community of Glenwood Springs.
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Thornton Operational
CDOT's operational area is impacted by events, such as fires, occurring in or near the location of Thornton.
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Clear Creek County Operational
The two entities collaborate on the shared function of coordinating traffic management within the operational area of Guanella Pass.
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Ouray Structural
The Colorado Department of Transportation holds the formal responsibility for managing the road segments that pass through the municipality of Ouray.
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National Weather Service Operational
The two agencies actively coordinate responses regarding severe weather events and emergency situations.
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Denver Operational
CDOT actively manages transportation infrastructure and addresses urban traffic within the Denver area.
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Douglas County Structural
A functional working relationship exists where Douglas County coordinators collaborate with the Colorado Department of Transportation on various projects.
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Colorado City Structural
The town's operational status is functionally dependent on the infrastructure management and decisions of the state transportation agency, which is impacted by external events like fires.
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Pitkin County Operational
they act on each other directly
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Regional Transportation District Operational
RTD and CDOT are actively partnered on infrastructure projects, including a rail project and the East Colfax bus rapid transit initiative.
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Glenwood Transactional
Glenwood provides necessary equipment and services to support CDOT's cleanup operations.
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Mesa County Operational
The two entities coordinate functionally during emergency response events.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Operational
CDOT and NOAA formally partner to coordinate emergency response efforts.
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Summit County Operational
CDOT issues advisories on seasonal peaks relevant to the operational environment of Summit County.
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Jared Polis Operational
Jared Polis publicly acknowledged and praised the efforts and rapid response of the Colorado Department of Transportation crews.
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Beulah Operational
CDOT performs infrastructure maintenance, including bridge rebuilds and road closures, within the locality of Beulah.
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Bayfield Transactional
CDOT provided grant funding that enabled the completion of sidewalks in Bayfield.
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YouTube Shared context
CDOT utilizes YouTube as a platform to stream recovery documentaries, leveraging its reach for public service announcements.
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Pueblo County Shared context
CDOT manages infrastructure assets and responds to events within the jurisdiction of Pueblo County.
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Vail Shared context
CDOT manages infrastructure construction on I-70 in the vicinity of Vail.
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Southwest Colorado Shared context
CDOT operates within the geographic boundaries of Southwest Colorado, affecting regional infrastructure.
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Garfield County Shared context
CDOT operates and manages infrastructure within the jurisdictional context of Garfield County.
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Federal Highway Administration Transactional
CDOT is conducting an I-270 widening project utilizing financial aid provided by the Federal Highway Administration.
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Big Thompson River Shared context
CDOT conducts safety reviews and improvements in proximity to the Big Thompson River.
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Breckenridge Shared context
CDOT operates infrastructure along the I-70 corridor, which encompasses the location of Breckenridge.
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Greeley Shared context
The relationship is inferred to be positional, based on shared geographic context (Colorado) and the fact that a top neighbor of Greeley is a councilman.
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Cañon City Structural
The Colorado Department of Transportation manages and distributes TAP funding relevant to Cañon City.
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AAA Shared context
A's professional context involves potential interaction with CDOT regarding infrastructure management in Colorado.
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Custer County Operational
CDOT manages operational responses, such as road closures, within the jurisdiction of Custer County.
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Loveland Shared context
CDOT reviewed traffic increase data specific to the municipality of Loveland.
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Arvada Shared context
CDOT is planning a transportation project within the geographical area of Arvada.
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Golden Shared context
The state transportation agency operates within the geographic and regulatory context of the city of Golden, as evidenced by project hearings.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
11 events- CDOT is planning a transportation project in the Arvada/Golden area, while a resident raised a cemetery issue during a hearing.
- Colorado Department of Transportation issued reports on consumer product safety standards.
- Summit County is hosting various tourist operations while the Colorado Department of Transportation issues advisories on seasonal peaks.
- The Colorado Department of Transportation managed the recovery efforts following the Grizzly Fire aftermath on the I-70 Mountain Corridor.
- CDOT reviewed traffic increases in Loveland and mandated safety improvements near the Big Thompson River.
- CDOT committed $332 million in public funding for the Front Range Passenger Rail project.
- The Colorado Department of Transportation is conducting the I-270 widening project utilizing federal aid.
- State patrol enforces winter driving rules in Colorado.
- Grant funding has enabled the completion of sidewalks in Bayfield, involving the Colorado Department of Transportation.
- Coordinating traffic management on Guanella Pass.
- CDOT issues reports regarding the impacts of deicer on infrastructure within the state of Colorado.
August 2026
5 events- Road closures in Beulah are being managed by the state transportation agency, the Colorado Department of Transportation.
- Colorado Department of Transportation and Regional Transportation District are involved in the East Colfax bus rapid transit project.
- Coordinated emergency response to debris flows involving the National Weather Service and Colorado Department of Transportation.
- CDOT is managing infrastructure, partnering with NOAA for emergency response, and using YouTube for recovery documentation.
- CDOT is using towers along the I-70 corridor in the Breckenridge area.
July 2026
17 events- A proposed passenger rail service is being planned between Denver and Fort Collins, with RTD partnering with the state agency, CDOT.
- The Colorado Department of Transportation manages state infrastructure projects, noting that high crash costs exceed $10 billion annually.
- CDOT crews rebuilt a bridge in Beulah, and Governor Polis recognized the efforts of the department's staff.
- CDOT is managing road closures in Garfield County as part of a response to infrastructure failure.
- A road closure was reported between the towns of Ouray and Silverton, with the Colorado Department of Transportation managing the segment.
- A highway corridor in Ouray County is closed following debris washed down Cutler Creek.
- A fire near Thornton caused road closures in the north Denver metro area, involving the Colorado Department of Transportation.
- A joint effort involving the Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado State University launched a weather balloon.
- CDOT is monitoring traffic on the I-70 corridor, which runs through high country and connects to Denver, in the state of Colorado.
- CDOT coordinated resources and managed the affected I-70 corridor, involving Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction.
- Agency manages response to infrastructure failure in Garfield County.
- A mudslide shut down I-70 near Glenwood Springs on July 21, 2026.
- The Colorado Department of Transportation is managing the shutdown of I-70 due to severe flooding in the Grand Junction area.
- CDOT is conducting road work on Red Mountain Pass near Silverton.
- Agencies coordinate during emergency response in Mesa County following a disaster declaration.
- A wildfire investigation is underway in Pueblo County, involving state agencies, after the fire damaged a century-old bridge.
- CDT issues protocols for fire zone travel in Colorado.
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June 2026
6 events- Erosion in Fountain Creek threatened local infrastructure, leading to road closures and the City Council approving a $450,000 repaving project.
- CDOT reports lane closures and traffic reroutes between Glenwood Springs and Rifle.
- CDOT is building wildlife crossings in Colorado, with coordination involving Douglas County.
- Fire activity near Colorado City has caused temporary road closures.
- CDOT is managing construction work on I-70 near Vail.
- CDOT presented to Pitkin County regarding regional projects on May 27, 2026. Jason Smith was present as the director for CDOT Region Three.