This site was created to provide information about procedures, standards and permits for building access (driveways) from private property to state highways.  

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References

• 1998 State Highway Access Code complete with March 2002 Rev
• March 2002 Code Revision - just Page 36 Regarding Expressway left turn warrants
• Separate Subject Index for the 1998 Access Code
• Contacts for Regional CDOT Access Permit Offices
• References to Design and Construction Standards and Specifications
• Elements in Design Plans for Access Projects
• Design and Construction Plans and Specification Information 
• National Research, Information References, Publications
• FHWA Guidance on Interstate Interchange Access Approvals
• CDOT Policy Directive 1601, Interchange Approval Process
• Access Category Assignment Schedule, Effective October 30, 2007
• Statewide listing of adopted Access Control Plans
• NEW TABLE - To Identify which CDOT Regional Office is in Charge of Processing your Access Application
• State Maps for your reference
• Environmental and Industrial Fact sheets New 2009
• Recommended Outline for Traffic Impact Study
• Performance Bond Requirements Outline

• Application for Highway Access Permit Form CDOT #0137  (print this on 8.5" x 14" paper, or 2 pages)
• Instructions for the Application Form
• Design Waiver Request  (8.5 x 11)
• Access Permits: Crashworthiness Certification Requirements for Work Zone Devices