Travel and Weather Disruptions
Major Weekend Road Closures and Weather Disruptions Impact Travelers Across Multiple States
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The I-70 bridge repairs near Kipling Street will use hydro-demolition, a high-pressure water process to remove damaged concrete before repairs. CDOT said the project is intended to preserve the route for trucking, nearby communities and other travelers.
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For the Kipling Street-area I-70 closure, the announced detour runs along W. 44th Avenue, Ward Road, W. 58th Avenue, Ralston Road and Wadsworth Boulevard; traffic will also be unable to pass under the bridge on Kipling Street.
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The National Weather Service forecast major flooding by Wednesday evening, with inundation of 2–3 feet possible in areas including the Oceanfront, Ocean View and rivers west of the lower Chesapeake Bay.
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During the Route 22 closure, eastbound drivers will be unable to exit onto Route 191, while westbound drivers will be unable to exit onto either the northbound or southbound lanes of Route 33.
A series of road closures and crashes are disrupting travel across multiple states this weekend. In Wheat Ridge, Colorado, an CDOT closure will shut down eastbound Interstate 70 for 83 hours starting Friday night for bridge repairs. Meanwhile, a multi-vehicle crash has closed two lanes of West Palmetto Street in Florence County, South Carolina, with first responders on scene.wmbfnews
A developing nor'easter is also forcing weather-related closures across Virginia. National Weather Service forecasts 2-3 feet of coastal flooding by Wednesday evening, prompting Gloucester County schools to close and Virginia Peninsula Community College's Historic Triangle Campus to shut down due to power outages.National Weather Service
Massive I-70 Bridge Closure Begins Friday Night
The Colorado Department of Transportation is executing an 83-hour closure of eastbound Interstate 70 at Kipling Street in Wheat Ridge, starting Friday at 7 p.m. through Tuesday at 6 a.m. The bridge rehabilitation uses hydro-demolition — high-pressure water to strip away damaged concrete — before repairs begin. CDOT stated the project aims to "preserve the route for trucking, nearby communities and other travelers."CDOT
Drivers should expect delays of about 30 minutes. The official detour runs along W. 44th Avenue, Ward Road, W. 58th Avenue, Ralston Road, and Wadsworth Boulevard. Kipling Street itself will be impassable under the bridge during the closure. Westbound lane restrictions are also planned overnight on I-70 at Garrison Street.CDOT
Pennsylvania Route 22 Closes for Overnight Maintenance
In Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Route 22 construction begins Saturday at 8 p.m., with lane delays initially expected. Both directions will fully close from midnight to 4 a.m. Sunday. During the closure, eastbound drivers cannot exit onto Route 191, while westbound drivers cannot access northbound or southbound Route 33 ramps.PennDOT
The work is part of infrastructure maintenance affecting overhead passage and ramp connections between major traffic corridors. Drivers should plan alternate routes before midnight Sunday or delay travel until 4 a.m.PennDOT
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Lanes in South Carolina
A multi-vehicle collision in Florence County, South Carolina, has shut down two lanes of West Palmetto Street between Winston Street and Park Avenue. First responders remain on scene managing the crash. wmbfnews reports significant traffic delays are ongoing in the area.wmbfnews
Atlantic Nor'Easter Triggers Virginia School Closures
A developing nor'easter is bringing severe coastal flooding to Virginia. The National Weather Service forecasts 2-3 feet of inundation in areas including the Oceanfront, Ocean View, and rivers west of the lower Chesapeake Bay by Wednesday evening. Major flooding is expected across the region.National Weather Service
The storm has already prompted emergency closures. Gloucester County schools will close entirely, while Poquoson schools will open three hours late. Virginia Peninsula Community College's Historic Triangle Campus is shut down due to power outages caused by the weather. Drivers should monitor local forecasts before traveling this weekend.National Weather Service
Atlanta Begins Week of Nightly Road Resurfacing
West Marietta Street in Atlanta will see lane closures overnight from Sunday through Thursday for road resurfacing. One lane at a time will close as crews work, with traffic shifted through the construction zone. The work is scheduled for nighttime hours to minimize daytime congestion.CoA-DPW
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