Real-Time Traffic Info for Denver: Best Sources

Live Denver Traffic: Apps, Sites & Feeds

📱 Top Apps (Real-Time, Crowdsourced)

• Waze – Best for incidents, police, hazards, rerouting. Community reports.
• Google Maps – Excellent traffic layer, typical vs live, lane guidance, transit integration.
• Apple Maps – Good for iOS users, incident reporting, EV routing.

🏛️ Official Sources

• CDOT (CO Dept of Transportation):
  • COtrip.org – Map: speeds, cameras, incidents, construction, chain laws, rest areas.
  • Mobile App: "COtrip" (iOS/Android) – push alerts for saved routes.
  • Twitter: @COtrip – real-time updates.
• DRCOG (Denver Regional Council of Governments): Regional traffic management.
• City of Denver: DOTI – street closures, events, paving.

📻 Traditional Media

• 9News (KUSA), CBS4 (KCNC), Fox31 (KDVR), 7News (KMGH) – Traffic teams, live cams, apps.
• Radio: KOA 850 AM / 94.1 FM (24/7 traffic on the 5s), KHOW 630 AM.

🚦 Key Corridors to Monitor

• I-25 (North-South spine) – "The Gap" (Castle Rock–Monument), Central Project (downtown).
• I-70 (Mountain corridor) – Floyd Hill, Eisenhower Tunnel, Vail Pass – weather + traffic.
• I-225 (Aurora connector), I-270, US-6, US-85 (Santa Fe), C-470/E-470/NW Parkway (beltways).

Pro tip: Set Waze/Google "Commute" alerts for your routes. Check COtrip before mountain trips.