What to expect in Denver from Interstate 70's major detours

What’s closing: The Colorado Boulevard on-ramp to westbound I-70 will be closed from 8pm on May 18 to 5am on May 24 to divert traffic to the new lowered section.

• The highway also will close in both directions between Washington Street and I-270 from May 21 at 10pm to May 24 at 5am.
• The eastbound off-ramp to Steele/Vasquez will be closed for eight months, starting at 5am on May 24.

The big picture: The upcoming construction is part of a $1.2 billion Central 70 Project to rebuild the highway between Brighton Boulevard and Chambers Road, a 10-mile stretch carrying more than 200,000 vehicles a day.

• Animated videos of the finished project can be seen here.