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11:19.24, 8 a.m. – Road open: I-70 is open between mile markers 116-131 eastbound, Glenwood Springs to Dotsero.
11.19.24, 7:04 a.m. – Road closed: I-70 is closed between mile markers 116 eastbound Glenwood Springs to mile marker 131 eastbound Dotsero, due to an accident.
11.6.24, 1:02 p.m. – UPDATE: Scene all clear.
11.6.24, 12:44 p.m. – Police activity on the Roaring Fork River bike path near 8th street. Please avoid the area. Follow Glenwood Police Department on Facebook at cogs.us/police. For emergencies, dial 911.
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Actividad policial en el sendero para bicicletas Roaring Fork cerca de la calle 8. Por favor, evite la zona.
Actualización: 1:02pm escena despejada.
Travel alert – Sun glare safety closures on eastbound I-70 at Floyd Hill begin in November Motorists should expect delays in the early morning hours on sunny days I-70 Mountain Corridor — Sun glare season is here and that means on sunny mornings, eastbound Interstate 70 at Floyd Hill east of Idaho Springs will close from sunrise to 8:30 a.m. from early November through February. When closures occur, drivers traveling on eastbound I-70 should prepare for delays of up to an hour. The first closure could occur at sunrise on Sunday, Nov. 3 if the weather is clear and sunny.
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) want to remind drivers that the closures are necessary to prevent crashes because the sun glare on eastbound I-70 is blinding. The sun’s angle, in combination with the hill and the highway’s configuration, can create a blinding sun glare for drivers as they head eastbound up Floyd Hill (about Mile Points 244 to 248 – east of Idaho Springs). The intense sun glare occurs as far east as Genesee beginning around sunrise and lasting until around 8:30 a.m.
Drivers who travel eastbound I-70 in the early morning hours during fall and winter are urged to pay attention to the overhead message boards beginning just east of the Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnel. The signs will have the latest information on sun glare closures. Drivers can also check the travel alerts by going to COtrip.org.
The sun glare closures at Floyd Hill are for the safety of the traveling public. The decision is made on a case by case basis each morning with collaboration between CSP and CDOT personnel who are stationed near Floyd Hill. The eastbound sun glare can become blinding for drivers, especially when there is leftover moisture on the roadway from a storm or from pre-storm road treatment materials. On top of that, mountain driving conditions include steep hills, sharp turns, and possibly wildlife crossing the highway. For these reasons, the sun glare safety closures at Floyd Hill become necessary. This is a unified effort between CSP and CDOT to keep motorists as safe as possible.
October 28, 2024, 3:22 p.m.: Update: The gas line has been secured. All evacuation and shelter-in-place orders have been lifted. Crews will continue working in the area, so please avoid 6th Street between Maple and Olive.
ACTUALIZACIÓN 3:22 p.m.: La lÃnea de gas ha sido asegurada. Todas las órdenes de evacuación y de refugio en el lugar han sido levantadas. Las cuadrillas continuarán trabajando en el área, por lo que se recomienda evitar la calle 6, entre Maple y Olive.
October 28, 2024, 2:36 p.m.: – Our team is responding to a ruptured gas line near 6th Street and Pine Street. Black Hills Energy is also on scene and actively working to control the leak. For public safety, the area east of Maple Street is under a combination of Shelter in Place and Evacuation Orders. This includes the Hot Springs Pool, Hotel Colorado, and Yampah Vapor Caves.
We advise all residents and businesses to follow instructions from emergency personnel on site. Please avoid the area to ensure the safety of all responders and residents.
Further updates will be provided as the situation evolves.
Nuestro equipo está respondiendo a una ruptura de lÃnea de gas cerca de la Calle 6 y la Calle Pine. Black Hills Energy también está en el lugar y trabajando activamente para controlar la fuga. Para la seguridad pública, el área al este de la Calle Maple está bajo una combinación de órdenes de Refugiarse en el Lugar y de Evacuación. Esto incluye las instalaciones de Hot Springs Pool, Hotel Colorado y Yampah Vapor Caves.
Aconsejamos a todos los residentes y negocios seguir las instrucciones del personal de emergencia en el sitio. Por favor, eviten la zona para garantizar la seguridad de todos los respondientes y residentes.
Se proporcionarán más actualizaciones a medida que evolucione la situación.
10.11.24, 1:03 p.m. – I-70 is open at mile-marker 114 EB, West Glenwood Springs. Right lane at mile marker 116 EB, Glenwood Springs is still closed.
10.11.24, 6:09 a.m. – I-70 eastbound: Road closed. Between Exit 111: South Canyon and Exit 114: West Glenwood (Glenwood Springs) at Mile Point 114. Road closed expect delays due to a crash. Slower speeds are advised.
10.11.24, 4:40 a.m. – I-70 is closed at mile-marker 114 EB, West Glenwood Springs, due to an accident.
9.19.24, 1:50 p.m. – I-70 is open at mile-marker 116 EB, Glenwood Springs.
A commercial semi-truck crash occurred on I-70 about six miles east of Glenwood Springs on Tuesday. A full eastbound closure is scheduled for Thursday, 9/19 at 11 a.m. for additional cleanup.Â
September 19, 2024, 11:31 a.m. – Colorado Department of Transportation: A full eastbound closure began at 11 a.m. today in Glenwood Canyon. CDOT maintenance crews are completing the clean-up efforts from Tuesday’s semi-truck crash. Today’s eastbound closure is expected to last at least three hours.
The recommended alternate route takes travelers north, accessed at the town of Rifle, exit 87, then north along CO 13 to Craig. The route continues on US 40 to Steamboat, then south on CO 9 to Silverthorne where travelers may access I-70 again. Visit COtrip.org or download the COtrip Planner app for route details and closure updates.
Immediately following the crash on Tuesday, crews hauled away several dumpsters filled with damaged freight and crash material. The crashed truck and trailer were also hauled away, but additional clean-up and road sweeping of debris is needed today.
9.19.24, 10:57 a.m. – Interstate 70 is closed at 11 a.m. at mile marker 116, Glenwood Springs, due to accident cleanup. There is no estimated time for reopening. Check COtrip for details. The Colorado Department of Transportation is noting that detour is in place I-70 eastbound at mile point 87 to direct traffic up CO-13, to US-40, and then to CO-9.
September 19, 2024, 9:02 a.m. – The planned 11 a.m. closure and clean-up of Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon is now postponed due to the US 40 rockslide. CDOT will update the public when that work and closure is rescheduled.
September 19, 2024, 9:02 a.m. – The planned 11 a.m. closure and clean-up of I-70 Glenwood Canyon is now postponed due to the US 40 rockslide. CDOT will update the public when that work and closure is rescheduled.
Crews have hauled away several dumpsters of debris from a commercial semi-truck crash that occured on I-70 about six miles east of Glenwood Springs yesterday. A full eastbound closure is schedule for today at 11 a.m. for additional cleanup.
9.18.24, 7:07 a.m. – I-70 Mountain Corridor — A full eastbound closure is set for 11 a.m. today in Glenwood Canyon. CDOT maintenance crews will complete the clean-up efforts from yesterday’s semi-truck crash. The mid-day closure will allow for early morning commuters to travel through the canyon. Today’s eastbound closure is expected to last several hours.
The recommended alternate route takes travelers north, accessed at the town of Rifle, exit 87, then north along CO 13 to Craig. The route continues on US 40 to Steamboat, then south on CO 9 to Silverthorne where travelers may access I-70 again. Visit COtrip.org or download the COtrip Planner app for route details and closure updates.
One lane of eastbound I-70 traffic opened last night at 9 p.m. Crews hauled away several dumpsters filled with damaged freight and crash material. The crashed truck and trailer were also hauled away, but additional clean-up and road sweeping of debris is needed today.
9.17.24, 9:13 p.m. – I-70 eastbound is open at mile marker 116 Glenwood Springs, left lane only. Right lane remains closed at this time.
Commercial semi-truck crash closes eastbound lanes in Glenwood Canyon
Drivers urged to consider the northern alternate route via Highways 13, 40 and 9
A commercial semi-truck crashed on I-70 about six miles east of Glenwood Springs at approximately 9:30 a.m. A closure remains in place for eastbound traffic.
9.17.24, 12:50 p.m. – I-70 Mountain Corridor — Eastbound lanes of the I-70 Mountain Corridor in Glenwood Canyon are closed. It is not known when the eastbound lanes will open. Interstate travelers are advised to avoid the area and seek the northern alternate route for east-west travel.
The northern alternate route can be accessed at the town of Rifle, exit 87, then north along CO 13 to Craig. The route continues on US 40 to Steamboat, then south on CO 9 to Silverthorne where travelers may access I-70 again. Visit COtrip.org for route details and closure updates.
I-70 westbound traffic is being allowed through the crash area. CDOT and the Colorado State Patrol urge drivers to slow down and abide by the speed reduction being enforced in the area.
The closure is due to a commercial semi-truck that crashed about six miles east of Glenwood Springs at approximately 9:30 a.m. The CMV was traveling in the westbound lanes of I-70 when it crashed through the guardrail and landed on the eastbound lanes of the lower deck.
Emergency crews responded to a commercial semi-truck that crashed on I-70 about six miles east of Glenwood Springs at approximately 9:30 a.m. A closure remains in place for eastbound traffic.
A commercial semi-truck crashed on I-70 about six miles east of Glenwood Springs at approximately 9:30 a.m. A closure remains in place for eastbound traffic.
September 17, 2024, 11:47 a.m. – Colorado Department of Transportation: Between Exit 116: Glenwood Springs/Aspen and Exit 133: Dotsero from Mile Point 116.6 to Mile Point 133. Road closed expect delays due to roadwork. Detour in place. See map for detour(s). Until today at about 11 p.m. MDT.
September 17, 2024, 11:41 a.m. – Interstate 70 remains closed at mile-marker 123, Shoshone Exit, due to an accident. The westbound lanes are now open.
September 17, 2024, 9:49 a.m. – Interstate 70 is closed at mile-markers 122-123 in both directions, Shoshone Exit area, due to an accident.
Note: this press release from outside Garfield County is shared as schools in Garfield County have experienced threat activity as well.
The Eagle Police Department has arrested a juvenile in connection with an investigation into threats against a Town of Eagle school. The investigation began after screenshots of social media messages containing the names of local students at a local school were distributed within the community and reported to Eagle Police Department. Eagle Police Officers successfully identified the juvenile after persistent investigative effort and the juvenile was safely arrested on 09/13/2024.
Additional instances involving other Eagle County Schools are still under investigation. The Eagle Police Department is working closely with the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office and Federal partners to continue these investigations. The Eagle Police Department would like to thank everyone that contributed information to this investigation.
The Eagle Police Department acknowledges that these investigations are tense and upsetting. The contributions by our community have resulted in a safe and effective resolution. The Eagle Police Department does not believe any current threats to schools in the Town of Eagle represent any additional valid dangers. The Eagle Police Department would also like to recognize the Eagle County School District for their partnership and assistance during this investigation.
Eagle Police Department is committed to protecting the safety and security of everyone in our community. If you have any information about this incident or any of the individuals involved, please contact Eagle Police Department at 970-479-2200 and you will be connected to an on-duty officer. You can remain anonymous by contacting the Eagle County Crime Stoppers to submit your tip online at p3tips.com or send a tip using the free ‘P3 Tips’ mobile app. If your tip leads to the arrest and indictment of any suspect involved, you could earn a cash reward from the Eagle County Crime Stoppers.
We understand the immense concern and anxiety these events are causing and encourage our community to reach out for mental health support if needed. It is available through Vail Behavioral Health or call (844) 493-8255 for local 24/7 Crisis Response.
This case has been forwarded to the 5th Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. As such, no further information will be released. Persons charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Names have been withheld because of the ages of the involved persons.
September 13, 2024, 2:26 p.m. – EAGLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: The Eagle County Sheriff’s Office continues to actively investigate social media posts related to potential threats against Eagle County Schools. We understand how unsettling this situation is for our students, parents, and staff, and we want you to know that we are taking every lead seriously. Your safety, and the safety of our entire community, is our top priority.
Eagle Police Department had a break in the case involving the threats to a local school in their jurisdiction. At this time we do not believe that the suspect arrested by Eagle Police Department is connected to the other threats in the area. We are actively working together to locate the individual(s) responsible for the threats to the other schools and other concerning online posts. This remains an active and high-priority case.
We deeply appreciate your continued vigilance, patience, and cooperation as we work through this investigation together. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe.
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La Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Eagle continúa investigando activamente las publicaciones en las redes sociales relacionadas con posibles amenazas contra las Escuelas del Condado de Eagle. Entendemos lo inquietante que es esta situación para nuestros estudiantes, padres y personal, y queremos que sepan que estamos tomando en serio cada indicio. Su seguridad, y la seguridad de toda nuestra comunidad, es nuestra máxima prioridad.
El Departamento de Policia de Eagle ha tenido una tregua en el caso de las amenazas a una escuela local en su jurisdicción. En este momento no creemos que el sospechoso arrestado por el Departamento de Policia de Eagle este conectado con las otras amenazas en el area. Estamos colaborando activamente para localizar al individuo o individuos responsables de las amenazas a las otras escuelas y de otras preocupantes publicaciones en lÃnea. Este sigue siendo un caso activo y de alta prioridad.
Agradecemos profundamente su continua vigilancia, paciencia y cooperación mientras trabajamos juntos en esta investigación. Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener la seguridad de nuestra comunidad.