OFFICIAL I70 BITCH THREAD....

[BFD]

Agreed.... but shouldn't it be CSP, not CDOT? And in this case, if they actually enforced the rules, you'd think the fines alone could fund the enforcement.

why would there be fines if everyone is stopped and actually have what the law requires?

[skaredshtles]

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They could create a checkpoint in Golden/Lakewood just after 470 merges onto the highway, and before you head up the hill. Same thing at the base of Clear Creek Canyon, and at the bottom of 285 before you start up through Morrison.

Those checkpoints are not far enough up the hill. IMO you'd need to have the checkpoint at Dumont/Downieville before Hwy 40 splits off. Doubt that 285 would even be on their radar for such enforcement...

[Skistack]

Agreed.... but shouldn't it be CSP, not CDOT? And in this case, if they actually enforced the rules, you'd think the fines alone could fund the enforcement.

Hell, sell chains to all the Jerry’s at jacked up prices = profit!


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[smmokan]

why would there be fines if everyone is stopped and actually have what the law requires?

Yeah, good point... totally spaced on that. Maybe they could just sell hot chocolate then.

[simple]

But if they were really checking cars for that type of necessary equipment, don't you think there would be far fewer people trying to make it through the checkpoint? If you didn't have AWD with proper snow tires or chains, then you'd know ahead of time that you weren't making it through. (at least I would hope)

They could create a checkpoint in Golden/Lakewood just after 470 merges onto the highway, and before you head up the hill. Same thing at the base of Clear Creek Canyon, and at the bottom of 285 before you start up through Morrison.

That location doesn't give enough length for trucks to get up to speed before hitting the steep curve on i70 and 285. It would have to located a ways back into golden and Lakewood to be acceptable. Then that puts you behind various on ramps. That means each of those access roads needs their own check point. We are adding major cost and complexity at that point.

[RonMexico]

That location doesn't give enough length for trucks to get up to speed before hitting the steep curve on i70 and 285. It would have to located a ways back into golden and Lakewood to be acceptable. Then that puts you behind various on ramps. That means each of those access roads needs their own check point. We are adding major cost and complexity at that point.

I had similar thought with the 70 checkpoint. Put it in Golden/Lakewood and everybody heads up the canyon instead (or just gets onto highway at/past dino lots). No way Idaho Springs is going to let it happen in their town - even if they build another eastbound lane. Really nowhere to put it that would be effective (other than perhaps US40 exchange as previously mentioned) and by that time the roads have already become a complete cluster so effect would be minimal.

[summit]

CO9 Hoosier Pass
ALL VEHICLES MUST HAVE CHAINS
PERIOD

Never seen that.

I70 is closed Idaho Springs to C470 both ways

Vail Pass open

[fastfred]

I set my skins down and can't find them, feeling silly baked right now
but I am very sure we've had this discussion before hope nobody check points me on the way to the hill cause my eyes are barely open

[TransplantedFromRMNP]

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[skaredshtles]

CO9 Hoosier Pass
ALL VEHICLES MUST HAVE CHAINS
PERIOD

I've seen it. Can't remember if it was year before last... or longer ago than that. Was surprised, being that CO9 seemed like an odd choice to enforce such a thing, as opposed to just closing it.

[mdblows]

Saw earlier that 70 was closed from Denver to the CO/KS line.

[SkiBall]

From the pics I saw, they should have closed Denver. /full stop

[wkd-rdr]

Golden to Vail, 86 minutes, luxury lanes the whole way.



Sorry, wrong thread

[montanaskier]

If the fines for violators were extreme, that would put a stop to it too. Accident or stuck without AWD/Snows/Chains....10k. Commercial truck....25k.

[KyleLanTheman]

Friday night... better, worse, or equally the shitshow that sat/sun morning brings?

[MakersTeleMark]

Friday has been the new Saturday for a couple of years now.

[KyleLanTheman]

Stoked. Gonna try to leave late. Will have 5 people in my damn CRV and will bring plenty of beer to keep entertained in case it fucking explodes up Georgetown hill. I guess the bonus is I get to flex on the peeps in the carpool/pay parking at the basin. Oh well. Hope my liver will keep up with all the runs I don't take.

[Ireallyliketoski2]

Stoked. Gonna try to leave late. Will have 5 people in my damn CRV and will bring plenty of beer to keep entertained in case it fucking explodes up Georgetown hill. I guess the bonus is I get to flex on the peeps in the carpool/pay parking at the basin. Oh well. Hope my liver will keep up with all the runs I don't take.

Just don't drink and drive.

[Wildman]

Big accident wb @ gtown backed up all the way to downieville

[skaredshtles]

Big accident wb @ gtown backed up all the way to downieville

[hawkgt]

Big accident wb @ gtown backed up all the way to downieville

wtf???? its been dry all good dam day.

[The SnowShow]

It’s the phones. Get off your fucking phone while driving!!

[skaredshtles]

It’s the phones. Get off your fucking phone while driving!!

You already know the answer to this problem.

And it isn't people putting their phones away - they'll never do that.

[KyleLanTheman]

Just don't drink and drive.

Never do. 'Preciate the concern

[The SnowShow]

1:15 Copper to Denver on a Sunday afternoon. It’s an I70 miracle!