COLORADO, USA — Fresh snow and popular events in Colorado's mountain towns are likely to make for some major traffic delays this weekend, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).
CDOT issued a travel advisory for the Interstate 70 Mountain Corridor this weekend, saying that long travel times should be expected.
Heavy traffic volumes are expected along the corridor due to this weekend's winter events: the X Games in Aspen, Vail's Freestyle Competition and the International Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge are likely to attract many guests. With the few inches of snow that fell on the mountains Friday, CDOT says drivers might experience delays.
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The department said major traffic back-ups typically happen eastbound on Sundays.
CDOT suggested that anyone planning to drive along the Mountain Corridor should consider alternate modes of transportation. More information about different ways to get up to this weekend's events can be found on CDOT's travel advisory release.
The department recommends people check COtrip.org to find out about road conditions, construction zones, and traffic alerts.
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CDOT provides these tips for safe driving in Colorado:
Expect the unexpected
Slow down
Don't tailgate
Be aware of emergency crews
Heed signs
Obey flaggers
Stay alert and minimize distractions
Keep with the traffic flow
Plan your drive
Be patient and stay calm
It is also important to be aware of emergency vehicles.
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