Mountain Grades
- By Rachelle Biggs
- Published 11/9/2005
- Driving
- Unrated
Once in the state, you may call toll free: 877-315-ROAD for weather/road conditions.
I-70 "Eisenhower", approx. MM 215 to MM 205, starts after coming out of the tunnel, Westbound
· 7% for 6 miles
· Truck Speed Limit: 30 mph (over 30,000 lbs)
· After 6 miles of 7%, there's another couple of miles of 5-6% grade.
· Runaway Ramp(s): approx. MM 212 and MM 209.
I-70 "Eisenhower", approx.
· 5-6% for 12 miles
· Truck Speed Limit: 30 mph (over 30,000 lbs)
I-70 Starting approx. MM 253, Eastbound
· starts out 6%, levels out and starts again.
· 6% for 4 miles after initial start.
· Runaway Ramp approx. MM 256
· Truck Speed Limit: 35 mph (over 30,000 lbs)
· Sharp curves
I-70 Starting approx. MM 246, Westbound
· 6% approx 2 miles.
· 50-55 mph curves
· At bottom of hill is curving, narrow bridge.
I-70 "Vail Pass", approx. MM 189 to MM 179, Westbound
· 7% for 7 miles
· Truck Speed Limit: 45 mph (over 30,000 lbs)
· Runaway Ramp(s): approx. MM 185 and MM 182
