The 18-hour closure begins at 9 p.m. for emergency bridge repairs.
If you're traveling on I-25 this weekend, plan and leave early. I-25 is closing for 18 hours in Lone Tree, beginning Friday, June 4 for emergency bridge repairs. The Colorado Department of Transportation announced the project on Wednesday to replace weak structures supporting the Sky Ridge Avenue Bridge that crosses over I-25 between Ridgegate Parkway and Lincoln Avenue.
The bridge repairs are necessary following a February crash involving a commercial truck. Delays are expected throughout the weekend, including an 18-hour full closure of I-25. If you're heading out this weekend, here's a list of the scheduled closures:
- Friday, June 4 to Saturday, June 5 (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.): Full closure of I-25 north; double-lane closure on I-25 south from Ridgegate Parkway to Lincoln Avenue.
- Saturday, June 5 (5 a.m. to 7 p.m).: Single left lane closure of I-25 north
- Saturday, June 5, to Sunday, June 6 (7 p.m. to 1 p.m.): Full closure of I-25 north and double lane closure on I-25 south from Ridgegate Parkway to Lincoln Avenue
- Scheduled overnights from Sunday, June 6, to Saturday, June 12 (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.): Same as above
- Scheduled overnights Tuesday, June 15, and Thursday, June 24 (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.): Full closure of I-25 north, all lanes open on I-25 south
A closure and detour map of the I-25 bridge repair, Courtesy of Colorado Department of Transportation
In addition to the above closures, expect single- and double-lane closures through the Fourth of July. There will be detours available for full highway closures. Check out CDOT's full schedule and repair plan here.
Let us know in the comments if you have any other recommended detours.
