Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
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.
Colorado Department of Transportation
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.
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
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.