Extended closure in place on major I-70 stretch due to heavy snow
According to a 9 a.m. Wednesday update from the Colorado Department of Transportation, I-70’s Vail Pass portion that is found between Vail and Copper Mountain has been closed for winter maintenance.
The Colorado Department of Transportation encourages motorists to use the alternate route consisting of US 24 and CO 9, which travels through Fairplay, Buena Vista, and Leadville. This detour takes about four hours, traveling about 160 miles.
This news comes after heavy snow has fallen in the area in recent days, with more snow on the way.
The route is expected to open later today, though no timeline has been released. The closure is expected to be in place for at least several hours, with the timing of the closure depending on the amount of snow that needs to be cleared and how long that takes.
Find additional updates on the Colorado Department of Transportation CoTrip.org website.
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