Eisenhower Tunnel

I-70 under the Continental Divide, the highest point on the Interstate system. Hazmat goes over Loveland Pass instead. Summit 11,158 ft, Colorado.

I-70

Eisenhower Tunnel

Elev 11158 ft

I-70 over Eisenhower Tunnel: chain controls in Colorado are not on Live Roads yet

As of 9:28 AM MDT, within 20 miles of the summit. Until it is, check COtrip for chain controls.

On I-70 near the pass now 0

Live Roads has no Colorado road data yet, so this is unknown rather than clear.

What we cover in Colorado

  • Work zones and lane closuresNot connected yet
  • Crashes and incidentsNot connected yet
  • Chain controlsNot connected yet

Questions

Is Eisenhower Tunnel open?
Live Roads does not carry Colorado's chain controls yet. Check COtrip before you go.
Do I need chains on Eisenhower Tunnel?
Live Roads cannot say right now. Check COtrip, and carry chains from November to April.
What do R1, R2 and R3 mean?
R1: chains or snow tires required. R2: chains required, except 4wd/awd with snow tires. R3: chains required on all vehicles.

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