Eastbound Traffic Hold
A boom lift was used to first place workers on the hillside before scaling began.
Boom lift placing workers on the cliff and setting anchors prior to scaling.
Anchors were set on the rock face prior to workers beginning scaling, this was done from a boom lift.
Workers on a lift placing anchors into rock prior to begininng scaling
Placing workers and anchors on the rock face using a telescoping boom lift
I-70 under full closure as workers and anchors are being placed on the rock that is to be worked on.
A sand barrel array crash impacrt attenuator at the diverging exit for US-6 from I-70 Easbound at the base of Floyd Hill
Full closure of I-70 in place while workers place anchors and get on the rock face for scaling operations.
I-70 EB under full closure at the base of Floyd Hill while work is being performed.
A view from I-70 EB at the base of Floyd Hill while closed for work being performed on the cliff.
Worker on Rock Face
Traffic begininng to flow as the traffic hold is lifted, with CDOT traffic control leading.
With one worker on the rock face, a second was raised up to begin work scaling rocks.
Second worker arriving up at the work area on the rock face and getting ready to get on the slope.
Worker beginning to scale loose rocks off of the face using a pry bar
Scaling work begins as workers pry rocks loose and let them fall onto the closed interstate.
Worker drills and places another anchor in the rocks
I-70 WB bridge at the base of Floyd Hill over Clear Creek
I-70 WB bridge at the base of Floyd Hill over Clear Creek
I-70 WB bridge at the base of Floyd Hill over Clear Creek
Large rocks fall from the cliff as they are knocked lose by scaling operations.
Smaller rocks fall down with dust as they are scaled loose from the cliff face.
Rocks freshly fallen onto the Interstate
Freshly fallen rocks on I-70 WB at the base of Floyd Hill
Freshly fallen rocks on I-70 WB at the base of Floyd Hill
Workers pry rocks loose and let them fall onto the closed Interstate.
Freshly fallen rocks on I-70 WB at the base of Floyd Hill
Closer shot of freshly scaled down rocks on I-70 WB at the base of Floyd Hill.\
Precambrian age Idaho Springs Formation gneiss that was scaled down from the slope of I-70 at the base of Floyd Hill.
Crater from large rock striking the surface of I-70 WB at the base of Floyd Hill during scaling operations
Rocks cleaned up after being scaled down.
Telescoping boom lift is used to retrieve workers from the rock slope as they are completing work for the day
Workers paint the edge of the loose rock mass to ensure any movement is detected and monitored.
Workers getting on slope
A telescoping boom lift places workers on the rock face of WB I-70 with the full interstate closure in place
Buffalo Overlook
Traffic fully held with work being performed at the base.
Workers prying rocks loose and rocks falling onto interstate (closed).
Workers prying rocks loose and rocks falling onto interstate (closed).
Workers Getting on Slope
Workers prying rocks loose and rocks falling onto interstate (closed).
Workers prying rocks loose and rocks falling onto interstate (closed).
