July 22, 2024, 3:43 p.m. – Interstate 70 closed between mile markers 81 and 87 (West Rifle exit to Rulison) due to brush fire.
July 22, 2024, 3:25 p.m. – Colorado River Fire Rescue (CRFR) crews along with Grand Valley Fire Protection District and Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit are on the scene of multiple fires along I-70 starting at mile marker 87 westbound. I-70 westbound (West Rifle exit) is closed. Please stay away from the frontage roads and avoid the area.
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
7.12.24, 2:50 p.m.: GarCo911: I-70 is open between mile markers 124-133, west of Hanging Lake to Dotsero, in both lanes.
7.12.24, 2:30 p.m.: GarCo911: I-70 westbound is open between mile markers 124-133, west of Hanging Lake to Dotsero. East bound lanes remain closed.
7.12.24, 2:18 p.m.: Glenwood Springs Fire Department: At approximately 1:27 p.m., we were called to a reported vehicle fire on the eastbound lanes of I-70 in the Glenwood Canyon. Upon arrival, crews found the fire had spread to vegetation in the median. Firefighters immediately began extinguishment efforts. The fire has been knocked down. Crews are working to extinguish any remaining hot spots.
7.12.24, 1:43 p.m.: Interstate 70 is closed between mile-markers 124 and 133, both directions, west of Hanging Lake to Dotsero, due to a fire.
Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit
July 3, 2024, 3:16 p.m. – Crews are responding to the Gibson Gulch Fire south of Silt. Engines, handcrews and aircraft have been ordered. Unified Command has been established with Colorado River Fire Rescue due to the proximity of private lands.
March 7, 11:32 a.m. – Statewide — Eastbound Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon has reopened after a safety closure, due to a rockslide at mile point 123.5. The slide came down onto the outside westbound lane. All lanes were closed as a safety precaution. One lane of westbound I-70 is anticipated to reopen shortly. CDOT’s Geohazards team is en route to further assess the slope above the roadway.Â
The slide took place at approximately 10 a.m. this morning, and is located between Grizzly Creek (exit 121) and Hanging Lake (exit 125). The slide is located east of Glenwood Springs. See below for more photos. The slide is mostly rock. Crews immediately began clearing the slide with prepositioned equipment and are making good progress on clearing the roadway. CDOT anticipates crews will be able to quickly clear the slide from the roadway. An alternate route is not recommended at this time.
March 7, 2024, 11:36 a.m. – Interstate 70 has reopened to traffic in both directions.
March 7, 2024, 10:37 a.m. – Interstate 70 eastbound/westbound is closed due to a rockslide that occurred between exit 123 – Shoshone and Exit 125 – Hanging Lake. Road closed between MM 116 (Glenwood Springs) and MM 133 (Dotsero) expect delays
12-8-23, 12:50 p.m. – Comment:Â At least 18 vehicles involved in pileup.
12-8-23, 11:13 a.m. – Interstate 70 is closed westbound between Exit 72: West Parachute (2 miles west of Parachute) and Exit 62: De Beque (De Beque) from Mile Point 72 to Mile Point 62. Road closed expect delays due to a crash.
I-70 through Glenwood Springs is completely open now. The collision scene has been cleared. Travel cautiously in the current severe weather conditions.
Colorado Department of Transportation
12-8-23, 11:39 a.m. – At Exit 114: West Glenwood (Glenwood Springs) at Mile Point 114.2. Road closed expect delays due to a crash. Slower speeds are advised.
Comment: Eastbound traffic being diverted around crash using the Exit 114 off-ramp and on-ramp.
12-8-23, 10:49 a.m. – Interstate 70 is closed in both directions in South Canyon between Exit 114: West Glenwood and Exit 111: South Canyon (Glenwood Springs) at Mile Point 114. Road closed expect delays due to a crash. Slower speeds are advised.
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Contact: Patrick Kieran Public Information Officer (720) 679-4234 Location: Approximately 28 miles North of Loma, Colorado. Jurisdiction: Bureau of Land Management, Grand Junction Field Office, and White River Field Office, Private. Discovered: 08/12/2023 01:52 p.m. Cause: Lightning Vegetation type: Beetle Kill Spruce/Conifer, Mountain Brush Estimated size: 246 acres Containment: 65% Threatened structures: 1 Historical Homestead Current status: Increased showers expected over the fire area. The Northern Utah Type 3 Interagency Management Team has command of this fire. Fire suppression actions continue while maintaining safety for the public and firefighters. Current size is 246 acres, burning in a decadent Spruce/Conifer beetle kill Forest. Less than 60 fire personal comprising of Aviation, Crews, Engines, and Overhead. Planned actions: The Northern Utah Type 3 Interagency Management Team will transition command of the Pike Ridge Fire back to Northwest District Fire on Monday, 9/11. Fire resources continue to build direct fire line when targets of suppression opportunity are possible. Mop up of the fire perimeter is ongoing. Structure protection of non-occupied historic homestead is complete. Hand Crews and Engines are preparing County Roads as a holding feature. Resources are removing vegetation along roads to lessen fire intensity if these County Roads need to be ignited to perform a burnout operation. The use of mechanical equipment has assisted this process. Fire and Land Managers are constantly assessing resources, communications, and working partnerships while ensuring public and firefighter safety. Evacuations and closures: No evacuations. Closures: No closures. Smoke: Smoke will be visible from the Grand Valley, Meeker and Rangely, Co areas. Smoke is not impacting any roadway directly. Go to www.airnow.gov to view local airsheds and National Smoke Report. Aviation safety: Aircraft may be used over the Pike Ridge Fire air space. Fire aviation resources are flying at different altitudes and speeds. Pilots should exercise caution when flying near wildfires to keep everyone safe. Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) FDC 3/9155 is in place through 09/22/2023. Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones must never fly near wildfires, as UAS are difficult to see and drone pilots have no way of communicating with firefighting aircraft. The only UAS or drones able to fly are agency owned and operated and have been assigned to work on the wildfire and have communication with air operations. Remember if you fly, we can’t!
Contact: Patrick Kieran, Public Information Officer (720) 679-4234 Location: Approximately 28 miles North of Loma, Colorado. Jurisdiction: Bureau of Land Management, Grand Junction Field Office, and White River Field Office, Private. Discovered: 08/12/2023 01:52 p.m. Cause: Lightning Vegetation type: Beetle Kill Spruce/Conifer, Mountain Brush Estimated size: 242 acres. Containment: 0% Threatened structures: 1 historical homestead Current status: Weather conditions are drying out and wind gusts of 25 mph are anticipated for Wednesday afternoon. The next round of Monsoon moisture is Friday through the weekend. Some smoke can be seen in the area. The Northern Utah Type 3 Interagency Management Team has completed Transfer of Command on Tuesday, 08/29. Fire suppression actions continue while maintaining safety for the public and firefighters. Current size is 242 acres, burning in a decadent Spruce/Conifer beetle kill Forest. There are now over 120 fire personal comprising of Aviation, Crews, Engines, and Overhead.
Planned actions: Structure protection of non-occupied historic homestead are complete. Suppression actions are ongoing. The Hand Crews and Engines are preparing County Roads as a holding feature. They are removing vegetation along roads to lessen fire intensity if these County Roads need to be ignited to perform a burnout operation. The assistance of a mechanical masticator has sped up the process. Fire and Land Managers are constantly assessing resources, communications, and working partnerships while ensuring public and firefighter safety.
Evacuations and closures: No evacuations.
Closures: To protect persons, property, public lands, and resources these roads are closed to all public use to support the Pike Ridge Fire. BLM lands within Garfield and Rio Blanco Counties. Public lands within ÂĽ mile south of Garfield County Road 256, East of Pike Ridge, and West of Garfield County Road 257.
Smoke: Smoke will be visible from the Grand Valley, Meeker and Rangely, Co areas. Travelers on Highway 139 from Loma, CO to Rangely, CO will see the most some. Smoke is not impacting any roadway directly. Go to airnow.gov to view local airsheds and national smoke report.
Aviation safety: Aircraft may be used over the Pike Ridge Fire air space. Fire aviation resources are flying at different altitudes and speeds. Pilots should exercise caution when flying near wildfires to keep everyone safe. Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) FDC 3/9155 is in place through 09/22/2023. Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones must never fly near wildfires, as UAS are difficult to see and drone pilots have no way of communicating with firefighting aircraft. The only UAS or drones able to fly are agency owned and operated and have been assigned to work on the wildfire and have communication with air operations. Remember if you fly, we can’t!
