CDOT weigh-in-motion work near Fort Morgan on I-76 (July 6–7) brings closures

Drivers heading through the Fort Morgan area this week should plan for slower travel and minor delays as the Colorado Department of Transportation finishes an aging weigh-in-motion (WIM) equipment replacement and shifts the work to the Limon weigh station.

What CDOT says is happening near Fort Morgan

On Monday and Tuesday, July 6 and July 7, 2026, CDOT says drivers can expect a half-mile, single lane closure on westbound I-76 at mile 75—about five miles south of Fort Morgan—for 24 hours a day. CDOT adds that one lane will remain open to traffic.

CDOT says drivers should be prepared for reduced speeds and minor delays, and notes all work is weather-dependent.

Why the lane has to be closed 24 hours

CDOT says the work includes removing and replacing existing concrete, along with replacing WIM scales, sensors, and other system equipment. The advisory says 24-hour lane closures are required to allow the new concrete to dry properly.

What’s next: work shifts to Limon (July 8–17)

Beginning on Wednesday, July 8, CDOT says work will begin at the Limon Weigh Station. The advisory says one lane will be closed for approximately one half mile on westbound I-70 at mile 361 for 24 hours a day, through Friday, July 17. CDOT again says one lane will remain open, and that drivers should expect reduced speeds and minor delays.

Statewide context: part of CDOT’s WIM scales replacement

This Fort Morgan-area work is part of CDOT’s statewide effort to replace WIM strip scales and related equipment. CDOT says the project involves removing existing weigh pads and steel foundation frames and replacing WIM strip scales at seven locations, plus removing one WIM scale station in Platteville.

On its project page, CDOT lists a $2.5 million construction cost and a May 2026 to October 2026 timeline. The project page lists Drivewyze Infrastructure Services as the contractor. In the Fort Morgan-to-Limon travel advisory, CDOT identifies Fleetworthy as the project’s prime contractor.

Planning tips for residents and commuters

• If you drive westbound I-76 through the Fort Morgan area on July 6–7, expect a single-lane configuration and plan extra time.
• After that window, watch for similar impacts on westbound I-70 near Limon from July 8–17.
• Because CDOT says the work is weather-dependent, check COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures before you head out.

For drivers, the takeaway is straightforward: CDOT is using 24-hour lane closures to replace WIM hardware and concrete, and it expects reduced speeds and minor delays in both work zones.

Sources

• CDOT travel advisory: Weigh-in-Motion improvement project ending in Fort Morgan, moving to Limon