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| Total Mileage in State: | 449 miles | |
| Eastern End: | At Kansas state line | |
| Western End: | At Utah state line | |
| Mileage covered in Photos: | 175 miles | |
| Counties covered in Photos: | Kit Carson, Lincoln, Elbert, Arapahoe, Adams, Denver | |
| Major Junctions in Photos: | US 24, in Limon I-225, in Aurora I-270, in Denver I-25, in Denver |
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| Control Cities in Photos: | Burlington, Limon, Aurora, Denver | |
Westbound
- Section 1: Kansas Border to Limon (Exit 363)
- Section 2: Limon (Exit 363) to Aurora (Exit 289)
- Section 3: Aurora (Exit 289) to Denver (Exit 274)
Section 1: Kansas Border to Limon (Exit 363)
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Colorado welcome sign on Interstate 70 West as it enters the Centennial State from Kansas. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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The speed limit on Interstate 70 West in Colorado starts out at 75 mph. This is the standard speed limit on most rural Interstate highways in Colorado. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 70 West near mile marker 449. It's 12 miles to Burlington, 86 miles to Limon, and 174 miles to Denver. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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The Colorado Welcome Center on Interstate 70 West is 11 miles ahead. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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This sign dynamically shows the number of truck parking spaces currently available at the next two Rest Areas on Interstate 70 West. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 448. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 447. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 445. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Mile marker 444 on Interstate 70 West in Kit Carson County. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 442. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 441. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Burlington. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 437 to Old Town / Museum, Kit Carson County Courthouse, and the South Republican State Wildlife Area. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 438: Interstate 70 Business Loop / US 24 - Rose Avenue (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Rest Area / Colorado Welcome Center on Interstate 70 West in Burlington, Kit Carson County. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Also take Exit 437 to Wray and Cheyenne Wells. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 437: US 385 - Lincoln St (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Another mileage sign on Interstate 70 West. It's 7 miles to Bethune, 75 miles to Limon, and 161 miles to Denver. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 435. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 434. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Mile marker 431 on Interstate 70 West in Kit Carson County. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 429: Bethune (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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The speed limit remains 75 mph for all traffic. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 70 West. It's 8 miles to Stratton, 67 miles to Limon, and 153 miles to Denver. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 427. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 425. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 422. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 421. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 419: Stratton (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Mile marker 418 on Interstate 70 West in Kit Carson County. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 417. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 415. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 413. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 412: Vona (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 411. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 409. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Mile marker 407 on Interstate 70 West in Kit Carson County. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 405: CO 59 - Seibert (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Another Interstate 70 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 70 West. It's 9 miles to Flagler, 43 miles to Limon, and 128 miles to Denver. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 403. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 401. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 399. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Mile marker 397 on Interstate 70 West in Kit Carson County. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 395 to Flagler State Wildlife Area. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 395: Flagler (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 392. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 391. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West as it enters Lincoln County. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 388. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 387. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 385. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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A Rest Area exists off Exit 383 ahead. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 383: Arriba (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Another mileage sign on Interstate 70 West. It's 6 miles to Bovina, 21 miles to Limon, and 107 miles to Denver. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 381. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 379. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 376: Bovina (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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The speed limit remains 75 mph. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Another mileage sign on Interstate 70 West. It's 4 miles to Genoa, 14 miles to Limon, and 100 miles to Denver. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 374. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 371: Genoa / Hugo (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 70 West. It's 9 miles to Limon and 95 miles to Denver. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 370. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 368. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Mile marker 367 on Interstate 70 West in Lincoln County. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 365. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 363 to US 40 / US 287 toward Hugo and Kit Carson. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to the Pikes Peak Region. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 363: Interstate 70 Business Loop / US 24 / To CO 71 - Limon (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
Section 2: Limon (Exit 363) to Aurora (Exit 289)
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Interstate 70 West approaching Exit 361 - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 361: Limon (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Weigh Station on Interstate 70 West in Lincoln County. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 359 to US 24 toward Colorado Springs. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 359: Limon (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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When the lights on this sign are flashing, trucks must chain up ahead to continue on Interstate 70 West. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West as it enters Elbert County. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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State-named Interstate 70 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Chain-Up Area on Interstate 70 West in Elbert County. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 357. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 356. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West approaching Exit 354 - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 354: (No Name) (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 352: CO 86 West - Kiowa (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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The speed limit remains 75 mph for all traffic. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 350. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 348: Cedar Point (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 347. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 345. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 343. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 340: Agate (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 339. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Mile marker 338 on Interstate 70 West in Elbert County. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 336: Lowland (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 70 West. It's 7 miles to Deer Trail and 60 miles to Denver. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 335. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West as it enters Arapahoe County. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 330. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 328: Deer Trail (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 326. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 324. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 322: Peoria (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 319. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 317. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 316: US 36 East - Byers (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Another Interstate 70 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 314. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 313. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 310: Strasburg (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 308. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 306: Kiowa / Bennett (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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The speed limit remains the rural standard 75 mph. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 304: CO 79 North - Bennett (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 302. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 301. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 299: Manila Road (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 297. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 295 to the Colorado Air and Space Port. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 295: Interstate 70 Business Loop North - Watkins (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West as it enters Adams County. Yes, this sign is wrong. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 292: CO 36 East - Airpark Road (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 289 and follow E-470 North as a bypass of the Denver area to Boulder. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Also take Exit 289 to Denver International Airport. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 289 to Gun Club Rd as well. Although E-470 is a toll road (and electronic tolling is the only payment option), there is no toll for taking E-470 North to Gun Club Rd. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 289: E-470 Tollway - Colorado Springs / Fort Collins (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
Section 3: Aurora (Exit 289) to Denver (Exit 274)
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 289 in Aurora. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Another Interstate 70 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 288: Interstate 70 Business Loop / US 40 - Colfax Avenue (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West as it officially enters the Aurora city limits. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Overhead mileage sign listing the distances to the three upcoming exits in Aurora on Interstate 70 West. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Approaching Exit 286, the speed limit decreases to 65 mph. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 286: Tower Rd (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 285 to Denver International Airport. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 285: Airport Blvd (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West approaching Exit 282 - 1 1/4 miles. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 282 to Peoria St. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Another overhead mileage sign in the median listing the distances to the three upcoming exits on Interstate 70 West. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 283: Chambers Road (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Nearing the Denver city limits, the speed limit decreases to 55 mph. Also, take Exit 282 to Peoria St. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Also take Exit 282 to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 282: Interstate 225 South - Aurora / Colorado Springs (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West as it enters the Denver city limits, one mile above sea level. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 282.6. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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While they weren't yet open at the time, Interstate 70 through Denver has had Express Toll Lanes installed recently. This is the first entrance to the Express Toll Lanes on Interstate 70 West. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at mile marker 281.3. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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The speed limit remains 55 mph for all traffic on Interstate 70 West. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 280: Havana St (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Overhead mileage sign on a gantry containing lane control signals. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 279B: Central Park Blvd (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 279A: Interstate 270 West - Fort Collins / Boulder (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 278 to Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Another overhead mileage sign on Interstate 70 West, listing the distances to the three upcoming exits in Denver. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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State-named Interstate 70 West reassurance shield in Denver. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West approaching Exit 278 - 1/4 mile. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 278 to Dick's Sporting Goods Park and Johnson and Wales University. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 278: CO 35 - Quebec St (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 277: Monaco St / Holly St / Dahlia St (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West in Denver, which was under heavy construction at the time in case you haven't been able to tell. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 276B: CO 2 / To US 6 East / To US 85 North - Colorado Blvd (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West approaching Exit 274 - 2 1/4 miles. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West at mile marker 276.2. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West reassurance shield at mile marker 276.1. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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The speed limits on Interstate 70 West through Denver are 55 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 275B to the Coliseum and Coors Field. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 275B: CO 265 - Brighton Blvd (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Access to Pecos Street can be made via Exit 274 or Exit 273. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 275A: Washington Street (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 274: Interstate 25 - Fort Collins / Colorado Springs (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on the ramp to Interstate 25 via Exit 274. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |