This is such a beautiful stretch of highway, but always keep a look-out for semi trucks and RVs struggling in the right-hand lane. Quite a shock to see that one on fire at 1:36, wow. Transmissions and cooling systems get a serious workout climbing up I-70, especially in the hot summer months.
Fantastic video of what must be one of the most impressive stretches of freeway in the US, if not the world! 1:39 when you said 'incident' I didn't know what to expect, but certainly not THAT 😳😳 2:08 picture card perfect! I find it really cool how they designed the overpass to not have the center pillar, I feel like a lot of engineers would not have bothered... 7:16 I wonder what's the reasoning behind making an "express lane" (which doesn't even seem to be open), as opposed to just adding an additional lane
It’s definitely a nice stretch of interstate, but if you want to see something even better you should see video of the interstate going through Glennwood Canyon near Gleenwood Springs CO
Watching the ascend of the start of the Rocky Mountains was so fine to see. Thanks for showing this. Keep doing the good stuff! Greets from the Netherlands.
I’ve driven on this part of I-70 on my Colorado trip. Flew into Denver, got on Pena Blvd, and then took I-70 west to Breckenridge, CO. Truly one of the most beautiful drives I’ve ever been on in my lifetime, if not the most beautiful. Really some crazy scenery out there
No matter how many times you made road videos of I-70 going through the Rockies over the years, it never gets old watching them. I know you have some up to date footage of you crossing the Eisenhower Tunnel (& with it the Continental Divide) in a Future video this season. Can't wait to see it!
This stretch indeed never gets old. I even recognize most parts from different other clips. It feels like I know these places, although I've never travelled the States at all
5:31 those express lanes are quite fascinating, although the westbound express lane was still under construction at the time of recording. The I-70 Mountain Express Lanes are intended to handle recreational traffic (weekends/holidays) rather than the more-typical weekday commuter traffic. That's quite a unique purpose for an express lane facility!
I've seen that Continental Divide view in a good half-dozen videos, but until now I don't think I've heard anyone point out the bridge design. Well done (both you and CDOT).
Good one as usual. I'm used to seeing videos showing the drive east, but this one was just as good, with decent views of the Mountains ahead.... That was a nasty incident with that RV fire, and no Fire/Rescue or EMS had arrived. Hopefully no one was hurt.
Fun (or for me, not so fun) fact; At 4:55 those expansion joints are what broke the base plate on my (then) brand new Sony FDR AX53. I think that's the same camera you're using. Sure wish they'd have used a metal plate for the mount! Great video, Kyle. I never get tired of good ol' I- 70 headed west.
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*QUESTION* Maybe someone can help me with this curiosity. I've noticed, primarily in Colorado driving vids that the roads have a green tint, see 2:24 for reference. Is there a reason for the green tint and is it specific to Colorado or is it more widely used?
Hello, I live in CO. The roads look just like roads in other places color wise. I think you’re seeing an illusion either from the screen or recording process.
Back in the summer of 2021, we drove through this section of interstate 70 as we headed out on our cross country road trip to Las Vegas. The day before we drove this section, we got news of serious flooding closing Glenwood Canyon. The canyon reopened the following morning but closed for about an hour later that day because of aftershocks related to the flash flooding. Eventually we did drive through the canyon and were able to make it to grand junction before sunset. Coming back from Las Vegas however we drove via Salt Lake City and Cheyenne instead of Glenwood Canyon in anticipation of a possible closure of the canyon which ultimately happened because of more serious flooding which damaged portions of the roadway. The canyon would not reopen entirely until the second half of August.
This is such a beautiful stretch of highway, but always keep a look-out for semi trucks and RVs struggling in the right-hand lane. Quite a shock to see that one on fire at 1:36, wow. Transmissions and cooling systems get a serious workout climbing up I-70, especially in the hot summer months.
Fantastic video of what must be one of the most impressive stretches of freeway in the US, if not the world!
1:39 when you said 'incident' I didn't know what to expect, but certainly not THAT 😳😳
2:08 picture card perfect! I find it really cool how they designed the overpass to not have the center pillar, I feel like a lot of engineers would not have bothered...
7:16 I wonder what's the reasoning behind making an "express lane" (which doesn't even seem to be open), as opposed to just adding an additional lane
It’s definitely a nice stretch of interstate, but if you want to see something even better you should see video of the interstate going through Glennwood Canyon near Gleenwood Springs CO
I could watch these all day.
Me too!
Watching the ascend of the start of the Rocky Mountains was so fine to see. Thanks for showing this. Keep doing the good stuff!
Greets from the Netherlands.
Thank you Paul! The Rocky mountains sure are beautiful!
I’ve driven on this part of I-70 on my Colorado trip. Flew into Denver, got on Pena Blvd, and then took I-70 west to Breckenridge, CO. Truly one of the most beautiful drives I’ve ever been on in my lifetime, if not the most beautiful. Really some crazy scenery out there
I agree with you this road is easily in my top three and may be my favorite overall. The scenery, the road, the journey.. There is nothing like it!
No matter how many times you made road videos of I-70 going through the Rockies over the years, it never gets old watching them.
I know you have some up to date footage of you crossing the Eisenhower Tunnel (& with it the Continental Divide) in a Future video this season. Can't wait to see it!
I love it! That is the next video, coming up next Friday!
This stretch indeed never gets old. I even recognize most parts from different other clips. It feels like I know these places, although I've never travelled the States at all
I agree it never gets old. Thank you for watching!
5:31 those express lanes are quite fascinating, although the westbound express lane was still under construction at the time of recording.
The I-70 Mountain Express Lanes are intended to handle recreational traffic (weekends/holidays) rather than the more-typical weekday commuter traffic. That's quite a unique purpose for an express lane facility!
In 2020 and 2021, my girlfriend and I stayed in Idaho Springs and stayed for a week each time. Love that area so much.
I have a video from 2020 driving through the town. It is a lovely place indeed!
I've seen that Continental Divide view in a good half-dozen videos, but until now I don't think I've heard anyone point out the bridge design. Well done (both you and CDOT).
Thank you Mark! Glad you enjoyed the video!
If you're ever back in Idaho springs, there's a rib joint worth check out called Smokin Yard's BBQ. Great food and amazing views of the Rockies.
Beautiful ... stunning, man. Your skills and production values re-define UA-cam.
Good one as usual. I'm used to seeing videos showing the drive east, but this one was just as good, with decent views of the Mountains ahead....
That was a nasty incident with that RV fire, and no Fire/Rescue or EMS had arrived. Hopefully no one was hurt.
Fun (or for me, not so fun) fact; At 4:55 those expansion joints are what broke the base plate on my (then) brand new Sony FDR AX53. I think that's the same camera you're using. Sure wish they'd have used a metal plate for the mount! Great video, Kyle. I never get tired of good ol' I- 70 headed west.
Colorado has given my camera unwanted adjustments because of their roads.🤪 Thank you very much for watching!
I love the 70 drives thought Colorado like in your previous drives a few years ago
Thank you! We got one more video on I-70 for this season.
I was Traveling With My Family during the Summer To Avon Colorado To Hang At the Soar Eagle Zip Ride,Wild West Express, We Played Thrower Balls At The Balls.
I would love to check out Colorado and nice ride along interstate 70
I never seen a tunnel in person before
I hope you can check it out one day!
*QUESTION*
Maybe someone can help me with this curiosity.
I've noticed, primarily in Colorado driving vids that the roads have a green tint, see 2:24 for reference. Is there a reason for the green tint and is it specific to Colorado or is it more widely used?
Hello, I live in CO. The roads look just like roads in other places color wise. I think you’re seeing an illusion either from the screen or recording process.
The end of the video is where US 40 departs I-70 either being multiplexed with it or being close to it, for the last time, going westward.
That is very true! I've been on US-40 west toward Winter Park, quite a scenic drive but haven't been on it since 2011.
Back in the summer of 2021, we drove through this section of interstate 70 as we headed out on our cross country road trip to Las Vegas. The day before we drove this section, we got news of serious flooding closing Glenwood Canyon. The canyon reopened the following morning but closed for about an hour later that day because of aftershocks related to the flash flooding. Eventually we did drive through the canyon and were able to make it to grand junction before sunset.
Coming back from Las Vegas however we drove via Salt Lake City and Cheyenne instead of Glenwood Canyon in anticipation of a possible closure of the canyon which ultimately happened because of more serious flooding which damaged portions of the roadway. The canyon would not reopen entirely until the second half of August.
Nice
Thank you!
This route parallels US 6 and US 40. I hope to see more on the Rockies of Colorado while you're out of Denver.
US-6 through Clear Creek Canyon north of I-70 is an amazing drive.
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this is not the I-70 West i used to know i past here in 2013 the genoration has changed a lot over time
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