COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – CDOT placed new restrictions on trailers on Friday, preventing them from traveling on portions of I-25 and I-70. We spoke with tractor-trailer drivers who said they stay off the roads to avoid dangerous driving conditions.

“Some guys take more risks than necessary. When you start to feel that load pushing, you stop and stop. It’s just not worth it,” said Tim Allen, a truck driver.

As part of CDOT’s restrictions on trailers and towed vehicles, they will be from Friday 4:00 p.m. to Saturday 8:00 a.m. and they will not be allowed to travel on:

• I-25 in both directions from Mile Point 180 (south of Plum Creek Pkwy) to 150 (N. Academy Blvd) at 8 a.m.
• I-70 in both directions from Mile Point 259 (Golden) to 205 (Silverthorne)
• US 285 in both directions from Mile Point 250 (Morrison) to 184 (Fairplay)
• US 40 in both directions from Mile Point 234 (Winter Park) to 256 (Empire)
• US 6 in both directions from Mile Point 217 (Keystone) to 229 (Georgetown)

A tow truck driver says he’s seen a lot of cars and tractor-trailers get stuck or get into collisions and he’s glad the restrictions were imposed.

“The new restrictions are actually good for the community. If you don’t need to drive anywhere, don’t drive anywhere. There are accidents everywhere. People fall into ditches, cliffs. If you can, stay home, that’s my recommendation. But we’re here, AAA, we’re here to help,” said Lorenzo Griffin, AAA tow driver.

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