Major rockslide shuts down lanes of I-70 in Colorado
A major snowstorm has rolled into Colorado dumping big totals around the state. It is advised that you avoid travel, with multiple closures on major roads.
Update: I-70 is now open from Golden to the Eisenhower Tunnel.
Here’s the rockslide that has I-70 WB closed, east of Idaho Springs. Expect the road to be closed through the afternoon #cotraffic pic.twitter.com/f4Zhlyn5Jq — Jordan Sherman (@JShermanwx) November 26, 2019
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, a major rockslide has shut down I-70 Westbound at Exit 248, which is located at Beaver Brook and Floyd Hill. The slide occurred near Genesee Park, 2 miles east of Floyd Hill. There is no current estimate of when the road will reopen. Details regarding whether or not vehicles were hit in the slide have not been publicly released.
A separate, fatal crash has occurred on I-70 in Eagle County. HAZMAT is on scene. This is also expected to cause an extended closure.
I-70 WB: Safety closure at Exit 248 – Beaver Brook; Floyd Hill. Due to major rock slide. https://t.co/8NKnL7hzUb — CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) November 26, 2019
According to Colorado State Police, there are no good alternate routes.
WB INTERSTATE 70 Rock slide across highway near Idaho Springs. All traffic being turned back to Denver at Exit 248 – Beaver Brook / Floyd Hill. No good alternate routes. No westbound access from US 6 – Clear Creek Canyon either. Just Stay Home. S1 pic.twitter.com/EEGcrZ2GKC — CSP Golden (@CSP_Golden) November 26, 2019
This is a developing story. Traffic conditions are always subject to change. Check the Colorado Department of Transportation website for the most up-to-date details.
I-70 EB: Road closed at Exit 168 – Post Blvd. Due to crash at MM 170. Detour on US 6. https://t.co/jzTAxuBh8X — CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) November 26, 2019