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By Sam Collentine, Meteorologist Posted 9 years ago February 11, 2015

STUDY: Interstate 70 - 11 worst commutes of the future

According to a new study by MarketWatch.com, the Interstate 70 commute from Denver to Vail will soon be one of the worst in the country. Other commutes on the list include Dallas to Houston, Los Angeles to San Diego, and New York to Washington D.C. 

"Soon, waiting in lift lines won’t be the only test of your patience. Interstate 70 from Denver to Vail will likely experience Labor Day-like traffic (in this case, congestion that’s 62% higher than average) by 2035, unless infrastructure projects break ground by 2035." -MarketWatch.com

CDOT is calling for additional investments to continue to widen the corridor while many others seek a high-speed rail line. The problem? The State of Colorado simply doesn't have the money. 

What are your thoughts?

Post in the comments section below and remember to always check the I-70 Daily Snow for the latest snow and travel forecast. 

SAM COLLENTINE

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Sam Collentine

Meteorologist

Sam Collentine is the Chief Operating Officer of OpenSnow and lives in Basalt, Colorado. Before joining OpenSnow, he studied Atmospheric Science at the University of Colorado, spent time at Channel 7 News in Denver, and at the National Weather Service in Boulder.

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