- Day 1/Prologue
- Day 2/Stage 1
- Day 3/Stage 2
- Day 4/Stage 3
- Day 5/Stage 4
- Day 6/Stage 5
- Day 7/Stage 6
Day 1/Prologue Stage: Monday, August 22, 2011
Road closures are in place for vehicles, but pedestrians and bicyclists will be allowed to pass through under the guidance of Colorado State Patrol, race officials, and race volunteers as long as they do not pose a safety threat to the race, the riders, or other spectators.Colorado Springs
Race Begins: 1:15 p.m.
Race Ends: Approximately 3:45 p.m.
Highways Impacted: I-25, US 24, Business US 24
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Colorado Department of Transportation |
Prologue Traffic Impacts
Highway/Delay |
Description |
Expected Closure/Delay Start Time |
Expected |
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US 24/Cimarron St. |
Right and left turns from US 24/Cimarron St. will be restricted at 8th St., 21st St. and 31st St. |
Noon |
4:30 p.m. |
Colorado Ave./Business US 24 |
Colorado Ave./Business US 24 closed in both eastbound and westbound directions from 29th St. to Cascade Ave. |
Noon |
4:30 p.m. |
Downtown Colorado Springs/I-25 Exits |
Expect delays on I-25 through downtown from Garden of the Gods Exit to Cimarron Exit. |
Noon |
4:30 p.m. |
Suggested alternate routes:
· Eastbound Colorado Ave. (Business
US 24): 31st to Cimarron/US 24
· I-25 through downtown: Use Academy
Blvd. or other local roads
PLEASE NOTE: Traffic impacts are based on a start time of 1:15 p.m. and may be subject to change. Additional unforeseen delays of up to 30 minutes are possible on local roads.
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Day 2/Stage 1: Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Road closures are in place for vehicles, but pedestrians and bicyclists will be allowed to pass through under the guidance of Colorado State Patrol, race officials, and race volunteers as long as they do not pose a safety threat to the race, the riders, or other spectators.Salida to Mount Crested Butte
Race Begins : 11:45 a.m.
Race Ends: Approximately 4:15 p.m.
Highways Impacted: State Highway 114, State Highway 135, US 50, US 285, Cottonwood Pass
All hazardous material, oversize/overweight vehicles will be delayed for the duration of the closure in a staging area at the intersection of US 50 and State Highway 114. Delays of up to five hours should be expected.
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Colorado Department of Transportation |
Stage 1 Traffic Impacts
Highway/Delay |
Description |
Expected Closure/Delay Start Time |
Expected Re-Open Time |
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Hazardous or oversize/overweight vehicles |
All hazardous material, oversize/overweight vehicles will be delayed for the duration of the closure at the intersection of US 50 and State Highway 114. Expect delays of up to five hours. |
9:45 a.m. |
2:45 p.m. |
Eastbound US 50/Monarch Pass at State Highway 114 |
Eastbound US 50/Monarch Pass closed at State Highway 114. Motorists are encouraged to use the detour on State Highway 114. See detour map for SH 50. |
9:45 a.m. |
2:45 p.m. |
US 285 |
Expect 15 minute delays on northbound and southbound US 285 between Poncha Springs (US 50) and State Highway 291 |
9:45 a.m. |
12:45 p.m. |
Westbound US 50/Monarch Pass at US 285 (near Poncha Springs) |
Westbound US 50/Monarch Pass closed at US 285. See detour map for SH 50. |
Noon |
12:45 p.m. |
US 50 |
Expect 30 minute delays on eastbound and westbound US 50 between Gunnison and State Highway 114. |
1:30 p.m. |
4 p.m. |
State Highway 135 |
Expect 30 minute delays on northbound and southbound State Highway 135 between Gunnison and Mount Crested Butte. |
1:30 p.m. |
4 p.m. |
Eastbound US 50 in Gunnison |
Eastbound US 50 closed in Gunnison until race passes through town. There is no detour. |
1:30 p.m. |
3 p.m. |
State Highway 135 |
Southbound State Highway 135 in Mount Crested Butte closed when the race enters Almont. There is no detour. |
2:30 p.m. |
4:30 p.m. |
Cottonwood Pass |
Cottonwood Pass will close August 23 to prepare and preserve the dirt road for the race.
No traffic will be allowed on the dirt at any time during the race. |
Aug 23 at 3 p.m. |
Aug 24 at 1 p.m. |
PLEASE NOTE: Traffic
impacts are based on a start time of 11:45 a.m. and may be subject to change. Additional
unforeseen delays of up to 30 minutes are possible on local roads.
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Day 3/Stage 2: Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Road closures are in place for vehicles, but pedestrians and bicyclists will be allowed to pass through under the guidance of Colorado State Patrol, race officials, and race volunteers as long as they do not pose a safety threat to the race, the riders, or other spectators.Gunnison to Aspen
Race Begins: 10 a.m.
Race Ends: Approximately 4:15 p.m.
Highways Impacted: State Highway 82, US 24, Cottonwood Pass, Independence Pass
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Colorado Department of Transportation |
Stage 2 Traffic Impacts
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Highway/Delay |
Description |
Expected Closure/Delay Start Time |
Expected |
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Cottonwood Pass |
Cottonwood Pass closed. The dirt portion of the pass will remain closed until the race passes through.
Pass entry from the east and west via County Road 306 will be permitted up to the closure. |
Aug. 23 at 3 p.m. |
Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. |
State Highway 82/ Independence Pass |
Eastbound State Highway 82/Independence Pass closed between Aspen and US 24. |
11 a.m. |
4 p.m. |
State Highway 82/ Independence Pass |
Westbound State Highway 82/Independence Pass closed between US 24 and Aspen. |
11 a.m. |
2 p.m. |
US 24 |
US 24 closed in both northbound and southbound directions from Buena Vista to State Highway 82 |
12:30 p.m. |
2:30 p.m. |
Suggested alternative routes:
· Gunnison to Aspen: State Highway
135 to Kebler Pass, connect to State Highway 133 to State Highway 82
· Gunnison to Leadville: State
Highway 50 to State Highway 24 (30 minute delay expected)
PLEASE NOTE: Traffic impacts are based on a start time of 10 a.m. and may be subject to change. Additional unforeseen delays of up to 30 minutes are possible on local roads.
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Day 4/Stage 3: Thursday, August 25, 2011
Road closures are in place for vehicles, but pedestrians and bicyclists will be allowed to pass through under the guidance of Colorado State Patrol, race officials, and race volunteers as long as they do not pose a safety threat to the race, the riders, or other spectators.Vail Time Trial
Race Begins: 1 p.m.
Race Ends: Approximately 4 p.m.
Highways Impacted: I-70
No parking allowed on the shoulder of I-70. Parking is available in town and at the Vail rest area until it reaches capacity. Vehicles that park on the interstate will be towed. No oversize/overweight loads for this stage. Bicyclists will be asked to dismount and walk through the time trial area.
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Colorado Department of Transportation |
Stage 3 Traffic Impacts
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Highway/Delay |
Description |
Expected Closure/Delay Start Time |
Expected Re-Open Time |
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Westbound I-70 |
Right lane closed on westbound I-70 (one lane will remain open) between Vail Pass and approximately Exit 180. |
11:30 a.m. |
4 p.m. |
Westbound I-70 |
No oversize/overweight vehicles allowed between Vail Pass and US 24. |
11:30 a.m. |
4 p.m. |
I-70 |
Exit 176 (Vail Exit) westbound off-ramp closed intermittently. Motorists should use Exit 173 (West Vail Exit). |
11:45 a.m. |
4 p.m. |
I-70 |
Exit 180 (East Vail Exit) eastbound and westbound off-ramps closed. Motorists should use Exit 173 (West Vail Exit). |
11:45 a.m. |
4 p.m. |
Vail Rest Area (I-70 |
Rest area may be closed due to capacity restrictions. |
11:30 a.m. |
4 p.m. |
Parking Restrictions on |
Parking is not allowed on I-70 at any time. |
No Parking |
No Parking Allowed |
PLEASE NOTE: Traffic impacts are based on a start time of 1 p.m. and may be subject to change. Additional unforeseen delays of up to 30 minutes are possible on local roads.
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Day 5/Stage 4: Friday, August 26, 2011
Road closures are in place for vehicles, but pedestrians and bicyclists will be allowed to pass through under the guidance of Colorado State Patrol, race officials, and race volunteers as long as they do not pose a safety threat to the race, the riders, or other spectators.Avon to Steamboat Springs
Race Begins: 12:30 p.m.
Race Ends: Approximately 4 p.m.
Highways Impacted: I-70, State Highway 131, US 6
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Colorado Department of Transportation |
Stage 4 Traffic Impacts
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Highway/Delay |
Description |
Expected Closure/Delay Start Time |
Expected |
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I-70 |
No expected impacts for I-70. |
Noon |
1 p.m. |
US 6 |
Intermittent delays as necessary (delays less than 30 minutes) between US 24 and State Highway 131 in both eastbound and westbound directions. |
Noon |
1 p.m. |
State Highway 131 |
Intermittent delays as necessary (delays less than 30 minutes) between I-70 and Steamboat Springs in both northbound and southbound directions. |
Noon |
4 p.m. |
Suggested alternative routes:
· State Highway 131: I-70 to northbound State Highway 9
PLEASE NOTE: Traffic impacts are
based on a start time of 12:30 p.m. and may be subject to change. Additional
unforeseen delays of up to 30 minutes are possible on local roads.
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Day 6/Stage 5: Saturday, August 27, 2011
Road closures are in place for vehicles, but pedestrians and bicyclists will be allowed to pass through under the guidance of Colorado State Patrol, race officials, and race volunteers as long as they do not pose a safety threat to the race, the riders, or other spectators.Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge
Race Begins: 11:20 a.m.
Race Ends: Approximately 4 p.m.
Highways Impacted: I-70, State Highway 9, State Highway 134, US 6, US 40, Rabbit Ears Pass
No oversize/overweight or hazardous loads for this stage. Trucks will be held at State Highway 9 and State Highway 134 near Wolford Reservoir
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Colorado Department of Transportation |
Stage 5 Traffic Impacts
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Highway/Delay |
Description |
Expected Closure/Delay Start Time |
Expected Re-Open Time |
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US 40 at State Highway 134 |
Westbound US 40 (including Rabbit Ears Pass)closed at State Highway 134 (Motorists can use the alternative route via northbound State Highway 134 to State Highway 131). See detour map for US 40. |
9 a.m. |
1:30 p.m. |
US 40/Rabbit Ears Pass |
Eastbound Rabbit Ears Pass closed at US 40 in Steamboat Springs. Motorists can use the alternative route on State Highway 9 to State Highway 134 or State Highway 131 via I-70. |
10:30 a.m. |
1:30 p.m. |
Swan Mountain Road (County Road 1) |
Closed |
11 a.m. |
4 p.m. |
State Highway 9 at Heeney Road/County Road 30 |
Up to 90 minute delays on northbound State Highway 9 at Heeney Road/County Road 30. |
1 p.m. |
2:30 p.m. |
State Highway 9 |
Northbound State Highway 9 closed at Ute Pass Road. Use northbound Ute Pass Road detour (see detour map for Ute Pass Road) or take I-70 to northbound State Highway 131. Expect 30 to 45 minute delays. |
1 p.m. |
3:30 p.m. |
State Highway 9/US 6 |
Up to 30 min delays for northbound State Highway 9/US 6 at Silverthorne/Dillon. |
2 p.m. |
3:30 p.m. |
I-70 |
Eastbound and westbound off-ramps closed at Exit 205 (Silverthorne/Dillon Exit). |
2 p.m. |
3:30 p.m. |
State Highway 9 |
Up to 30 minute delays expected northbound and southbound at Swan Mtn. Rd. in Breckenridge area. |
2:30 p.m. |
4 p.m. |
Suggested alternative routes:
· US 40/Rabbit Ears Pass to/from
Steamboat: Use State Highway 131 to I-70
· Westbound US 40 at State Highway
134: Westbound State Highway 134 to northbound State Highway 131
PLEASE NOTE: Traffic impacts are
based on a start time of 11:20 a.m. and may be subject to change. Additional
unforeseen delays of up to 30 minutes are possible on local roads.
Additional Information:
· For information about local Silverthorne travel impacts please (click here)
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Day 7/Stage 6:
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Golden to Denver
Race Begins: 10:45 a.m.
Race Ends: Approximately 1:45 p.m.
Highways Impacted: I-25, I-70, I-70 Business (Colfax Ave.), State Highway 58, State Highway 93, State Highway 95 (Sheridan Blvd.), State Highway 121 (Wadsworth Blvd.), State Highway 391 (Kipling St.), US 6
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Colorado Department of Transportation |
Stage 6 Traffic Impacts
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Highway/Delay |
Description |
Expected Closure/Delay Start Time |
Expected Re-Open Time |
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14th Ave. (downtown Denver) |
Closed from Cherokee St. to Lincoln St. |
8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 |
10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 |
Bannock St. (downtown Denver |
Closed from Colfax Ave. to 13th Ave. |
8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 |
10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 |
Broadway (downtown Denver) |
Closed from Colfax Ave. to 13th Ave.th Ave. |
8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 |
10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 |
Lookout Mountain |
Lookout Mountain Road closed between US 6 and the Buffalo Bill's Grave Parking Lot at the top of Lookout Mountain. |
5 a.m. |
11:30 a.m. |
US 6 |
No northbound/southbound turns from US 6 at Heritage Road and Lookout Mountain Road. |
9:45 a.m. |
11 am |
Speer Blvd. (downtown Denver) |
Closed in both directions from Market St. to 8th Ave. (both Market and 8th will remain open) |
10 a.m. |
3 p.m. |
Colfax (I-70 Business) |
Eastbound and westbound Colfax closed from Logan St. to Kalamath St.(both Logan and Kalamath will remain open) |
10 a.m. |
3 p.m. |
Grant St. (downtown Denver) |
Closed from 12th Ave. to Colfax Ave. (12th will remain open) |
10 a.m. |
3 p.m. |
13th Ave. (downtown Denver) |
Closed from Logan St. to Bannock St. (both Logan and Bannock will remain open) |
10 a.m. |
3 p.m. |
State Highway 58 |
Delays expected State Highway 58 at westbound and eastbound Washington Ave. exit ramps. |
10:15 a.m. |
11 a.m. |
State Highway 93 |
Southbound State Highway 93 closed at 64th Ave. and 60th Ave. |
10:15 a.m. |
11 a.m. |
US 40 |
Southbound US 40 and Zeta/Heritage Road closed at County Road 93. |
11 a.m. |
Noon |
32nd Ave. at I-70 |
32nd Ave. eastbound and westbound off-ramps closed at I-70. |
11:30 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. |
Kipling (State Highway 391) |
Restricted right and left turns from Kipling onto W 32nd Ave. and W 26th Ave. |
11:45 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. |
Wadsworth (State Highway 121) |
Restricted right and left turns from Wadsworth onto W 32nd Ave. and W 26th Ave. |
11:45 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. |
Sheridan Blvd. (State Highway 95) |
Restricted right and left turns from Sheridan onto W 32nd Ave. and W 29th Ave. |
11:45 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. |
I-25 and Speer Blvd. |
All off-ramps closed with the exception of access for Elitch Gardens from northbound I-25 using the southbound Speer Blvd. Exit. |
Noon |
1 p.m. |
Downtown Denver I-25 Exits |
Expect delays on I-25 through downtown in northbound and southbound directions. |
10 a.m. |
3 p.m. |
Local Denver roads |
View this map, courtesy of the City of Denver |
Closure Times Vary |
Re-Open Times Vary |
Downtown Denver finish line roads |
View this map, courtesy of the City of Denver |
Closure Times Vary |
Re-Open Times Vary |
Suggested alternative routes:
· Speer Blvd. exits to downtown from I-25: Use Auraria Pkwy, 20th
St., or Park Ave. West exits
· 32nd exit from I-70: Use Ward Road or Denver West exits
· State Highway 58: Use I-70
· 32nd, 26th,
29th: Use US 6 or I-70
· Speer Blvd.: Use Federal or
Downing
· Colfax: Use US 6 or Park Ave.
PLEASE NOTE: Traffic impacts are based on a start time of 10:45 a.m. and may be subject to change. Additional unforeseen delays of up to 30 minutes are possible on local roads.
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