COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -On Friday, CDOT placed new restrictions on tow vehicles preventing them from driving on portions of I-25 and I-70. We spoke to truck drivers who said they stayed off the roads to avoid dangerous driving conditions.

“Some guys take more risks than necessary. When you start to feel the load pushing, you stop and stop. It’s just not worth it,” said Tim Allen, a truck driver.

As part of CDOT’s restrictions on trailers and towed vehicles, they will be from 4 pm Friday to 8 am Saturday and will not be allowed to drive on:

• I-25 in both directions from Mile Point 180 (south of Plum Creek Pkwy) to 150 (N. Academy Blvd) 8 a.m.
• I-70 in both directions from Mile Point 259 (Golden) to 205 (Silverthorne)
• US 285 in both directions from Mile Point 250 (Morrison) to 184 (Fairplay)
• US 40 in both directions from Mile Point 234 (Winter Park) to 256 (Empire)
• US 6 in both directions from Mile Point 217 (Keystone) to 229 (Georgetown)

A tow truck driver says he’s seen plenty of cars and semi-trucks stuck or crashing and he’s glad the restrictions are in place.

“The new restrictions are really good for the community. If you don’t need to drive anywhere, don’t drive anywhere. There are accidents everywhere. People fall into ditches and off cliffs. If you can, stay home, that is my recommendation. But we are here, AAA we are here to help,” said Lorenzo Griffin, AAA tow driver.

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