New CDOT technology aims to prevent drivers from weaving in and out of Express Lanes

On By Littum

COLORADO – A heads up for drivers commuting on I-25 between Colorado Springs and Castle Rock. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is implementing new technology to prevent drivers from entering and exiting the express lane outside the designated areas.

The change starts on 1 December. There will be a 30-day grace period during which drivers will receive a warning in the mail. From January 1, drivers will be fined.

The systems use the following to catch violations:

It is being implemented on all of Colorado’s tolled Express lanes.
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