DENVER -- The Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding drivers who travel Interstate 70 about the yearly sun glare problem in the Floyd Hill area.

From early November through early February, morning drivers can encounter a blinding sun glare as they head eastbound up Floyd Hill east of Idaho Springs.

The glare occurs from approximately 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. However, it is especially severe between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. The problem is created by the sun's angle during the late fall and early winter, along with the hill and highway configuration through the area.

CDOT will be providing advance notification of the potential hazard, displaying messages on electronic sign boards prior to Floyd Hill, alerting motorists of the sun glare, to use caution, and expect slower speeds.

Other driver recommendations include:

making sure the windshield is clean -- outside and inside

wearing a good pair of sunglasses to provide shading

anticipating slowing traffic ahead and adjusting speed to avoid sudden reactions to possible traffic slowdowns

letting off the accelerator and slowing down gradually instead of slamming on the brakes, if suddenly blinded by the sun

avoiding eastbound travel up Floyd Hill, if possible, between 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.

Road conditions can change quickly at this time of year. Drivers can receive updated road and weather information by calling 511 or checking CDOT'sCOTRIP Web site.