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Central 70 Project: Drivers Urged To Avoid Brighton Boulevard During Bridge Demolition

DENVER (CBS4)- A full closure of Brighton Boulevard under Interstate 70 is required this weekend as crews continue work on the Central 70 Project. The Colorado Department of Transportation will demolish part of an existing bridge on the northern section of I-70.

Aging Viaduct
CDOT said the I-70 east viaduct is showing signs of deterioration (credit: CDOT)

The closure starts at 10 p.m. Friday and will reopen at 5 a.m. Monday, March 2.

Motorists should plan to use Washington Street or Steele/Vasquez as an alternate route.

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