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Thom02099
Explorer II
Jul 07, 2017

Delays on US 34/Big Thompson Canyon To Estes Park

From CDOT...


For the week of July 9, 2017 from 8:30am to 5pm Monday July 10th - Friday July 14th -- There will be a 2000 foot rolling lane closure between MP 77 and 80 (this will be in the Cedar Cove area above the Narrows). Traffic will be controlled by flaggers and expect approximately 20 minute delays.
  • Busskipper and I and many others agree about CO. We leave on the 18 for 70 days out in the rolling condo - 58 of those will be in CO, with a couple new and sound neat places in NM and 6 nights at the Grand Canyon South Rim in mid Sept. Aaaah!
  • NCWriter wrote:
    I can think of a whole lot worse places to sit staring at scenery for 20 minutes.


    Dittos to that!

    Lemons are sweeter in this state :)
    Almost anywhere in this state is scenic... I once was stuck in the winter on I-70 in Glenwood Canyon while an accident was being attended. It was for a little over an hour and I saw things I would have never seen before because I am usually traversing it at 55 MPH.
    Sort of like that saying: When life serves you lemons, then enjoy the scenery.... in this case the lemons is a breakdown.
  • NCWriter wrote:
    I can think of a whole lot worse places to sit staring at scenery for 20 minutes.


    Probably be rather enjoyable for many of us - Think the all night closures of Eisenhower tunnel might not be so great later this month.

    But if the 20 minutes is an Issue just take Rt 36 - as it really makes little difference once you get into Estes Park, where the delays are not scheduled but just as likely. .:S .

    Every day in Colorado is worth the time and effort - just a special State. Love those Rocks.

    JMHO,
  • I can think of a whole lot worse places to sit staring at scenery for 20 minutes.