Is I-25 closed right now?
Our state DOT feeds show no closures on I-25 as of . A closure the feeds have not reported will not show here.
I-25 road conditions today
I-25 in New Mexico
Our feeds show 0 closures, 0 crashes and 9 work zones on I-25 in New Mexico.
New Mexico road conditions →I-25 in Colorado
Our feeds show 0 closures, 1 crash and 3 work zones on I-25 in Colorado.
Colorado road conditions →I-25 in Wyoming
Our feeds show no closures, crashes or work zones on I-25 in Wyoming.
Wyoming road conditions →6Incidents
0Alerts in its states
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5Hazards
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Route overview
Interstate 25 runs 1,062 miles from Las Cruces, New Mexico to Buffalo, Wyoming, hugging the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains and serving the major cities of the Front Range: Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver, and Cheyenne. It is the only continuous north-south interstate between I-15 in Utah and I-35 in central Texas, making it the main north-south freight route through the central Mountain West.
The corridor climbs and descends repeatedly. From Las Cruces it gains elevation steadily through New Mexico, crests Raton Pass (7,834 ft) at the Colorado border, drops into Trinidad, climbs again across the Palmer Divide between Colorado Springs and Denver, and stays above 5,000 ft through Cheyenne and into Wyoming. Weather is the dominant operational concern: high-wind closures across the Wyoming portion are routine, the Front Range is exposed to ground blizzards, and the Raton Pass segment closes regularly in winter.
For freight, I-25 connects the Permian Basin energy economy via I-40, the Denver intermodal hubs, and the freight gateway at Casper / Buffalo where I-25 meets I-90 for connections east. Truck volumes through the Denver metro are heavy, and the I-25 / I-70 interchange (the "Mousetrap") ranks among the worst truck bottlenecks in the country (No. 26 nationally, ATRI 2025 Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks).
- Crosses Raton Pass (7,834 ft) at the New Mexico-Colorado border
- Spans the entire Front Range, Albuquerque to Buffalo, WY
- Concurrent with US-87 across most of Wyoming
- Highest elevation in metro use (Monument Hill, CO) ~7,352 ft
- Designated high-wind closure corridor across most of Wyoming
- Connects to I-10, I-40, I-70, I-76, I-80, and I-90
- Only continuous N-S interstate between I-15 in UT and I-35 in TX
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Key cities & junctions
| State | Mile | City / Junction |
|---|---|---|
| NM | MM 0 | Las Cruces (I-10 jct) |
| NM | MM 156 | Socorro |
| NM | MM 226 | Albuquerque (I-40 jct) |
| NM | MM 282 | Santa Fe |
| NM | MM 366 | Las Vegas, NM |
| NM | MM 451 | Raton |
| CO | MM 12 | Trinidad |
| CO | MM 87 | Walsenburg |
| CO | MM 99 | Pueblo |
| CO | MM 144 | Colorado Springs |
| CO | MM 184 | Monument Hill (summit) |
| CO | MM 210 | Denver (I-70/I-76 jct) |
| CO | MM 269 | Fort Collins |
| WY | MM 8 | Cheyenne (I-80 jct) |
| WY | MM 95 | Wheatland |
| WY | MM 184 | Douglas |
| WY | MM 235 | Casper |
| WY | MM 365 | Buffalo (I-90 jct) |
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Notable hazards & trouble spots
Steep, exposed mountain pass with chronic winter closures
Raton Pass, NM/CO (MM 451 NM - 12 CO)
A sustained 6% grade climbing to 7,834 ft at the state line. CDOT and NMDOT close Raton Pass to all traffic dozens of times each winter for snow and ice. Chain stations are at Trinidad (northbound) and Raton (southbound). The detour via US-87 adds 200+ miles.
Ground blizzards and rapid weather changes
Monument Hill / Palmer Divide, CO (MM 175-185)
The 100-mile climb between Colorado Springs and Denver crests at 7,352 ft on Monument Hill. Wind-driven snow can drop visibility to zero with little warning, and CDOT closes the segment for ground blizzards in winter. CDOT issues commercial vehicle restrictions before passenger-vehicle restrictions.
High-wind closures statewide
Wyoming (MM 8-365)
Sustained winds of 50-70 mph are routine across the Wyoming I-25 corridor. WYDOT issues "no light, high-profile, or empty trailer" advisories regularly and closes segments to all traffic when gusts exceed 80 mph. The Wheatland-Douglas stretch is particularly exposed.
Major reconstruction zone with chronic congestion
Denver "Mousetrap" interchange (MM 213)
Where I-25 meets I-70 in north Denver ranks among the worst truck bottlenecks in the country (No. 26 nationally, ATRI 2025 Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks). Lane shifts, narrowed widths, and reduced speed limits change frequently during construction. Plan deliveries outside the 6-9 AM and 3-7 PM peaks.
Complex stack interchange
Albuquerque "Big I" (MM 224-226)
The I-25/I-40 interchange in central Albuquerque is a multi-level stack. Tight curves and short merge zones make it incident-prone, and the surrounding urban segments narrow to two lanes each direction during construction.
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Passes and chain laws on this route
The passes on or next to Interstate 25 with a full guide: grade, chain-control season, closures and hazards. Next to each is what its own page shows right now, with the agency the reading comes from where there is one.
- Raton Pass, Colorado / New Mexico, 7,834 ft: No live data
- Glorieta Pass, New Mexico, 7,500 ft: No live data
- Monument Hill (Palmer Divide), Colorado, 7,352 ft: No live data
Chain rules for the states these passes are in, and for every state on the route that has a chain law:
- Colorado chain law
- Wyoming chain law
- New Mexico chain rules (no chain law for trucks)
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Active incidents (6)
Road Construction on I-25S
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Road Construction on I-25S
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Road Construction on I-25N
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Bridge Maintenance Operations on (F) - I-76 | FT MORGAN | GRAND JCT | BOULDER TURNPIKE | I-25 | DENVER | FORT…
(F) - I-76 | FT MORGAN | GRAND JCT | BOULDER TURNPIKE | I-25 | DENVER | FORT COLLINS | I-270 | ARVADA | GRAND JCT | BROADWAY
1 Vehicle Crash on I-25S
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I-25: I 25 / US 87 at milepost 191.640Single unit 6+ axles: 36T
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Weather alerts in its states
No active NWS weather alerts in the states Interstate 25 runs through.
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FAQ
How long does it take to drive I-25 end to end?
A passenger car can cover the 1,062 miles in about 16-18 hours of driving time. Commercial drivers respecting hours-of-service rules typically need 2 to 3 days, with weather delays common in winter on Raton Pass and across Wyoming.
Does I-25 close in winter?
Frequently. Raton Pass, the Monument Hill segment between Colorado Springs and Denver, and the Wyoming portion all close regularly for snow, ice, and high winds. NMDOT, CDOT, and WYDOT publish real-time status; check all three before committing to a long-haul winter run.
Is I-25 a toll road?
No. I-25 is toll-free for its entire 1,062-mile length. Denver's I-25 Express Lanes carry tolls but are optional and not part of the general-purpose lanes.
What is the highest point on I-25?
Raton Pass at 7,834 ft on the New Mexico-Colorado border is the highest point on I-25, narrowly beating Monument Hill (7,352 ft) in Colorado.
What major cities does I-25 connect?
I-25 directly serves Las Cruces, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Trinidad, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver, Fort Collins, Cheyenne, and Casper.
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