Significant I-70 delays through metro Denver expected this weekend

Metro Denver residents hitting the road to enjoy a spring weekend or celebrate Mother s Day can expect critical delays on Interstate because of ongoing repair work state officers noted Related Articles Denver weather Strongest wave of spring storm hits Tuesday Colorado weather Downpour of rain snow to drench state starting Monday Hikers find body in Lake Dillon Colorado lawmakers advance bill allowing chain-assist vendors to set up along highways to ease winter traffic Eastbound I- reopens near Glenwood Springs after crash involving semitruck carrying cattle Several sections of I- will have lane or shoulder closures as crews work to fix a section of storm water pipe under the road according to the Colorado Department of Transportation The closures include the left lane of eastbound I- the eastbound I- express lane and the left shoulder of westbound I- between Interstate and Chambers Road in Aurora Repair work is scheduled from p m Friday through a m Monday Drivers should take alternate routes CDOT representatives reported Get more Colorado news by signing up for our Mile High Roundup email newsletter