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2.20.25, 9:44 p.m. – Highway 13 is open at mile marker 15 northbound, near the Rio Blanco county line.
2.20.25, 7:54 p.m. – Highway 13 is closed at mile marker 15 northbound, near the Rio Blanco county line, due to an accident.
12.17.25 Eagle County — Travelers on Interstate 70 are urged to be prepared for continued severe weather and treacherous driving conditions today. Motorists will encounter slick, ice and snow-packed roads. Additionally, heavy snows and strong winds will bring low visibility and potential whiteout conditions at times.
The severe weather and roadway conditions have caused numerous closures. Some closures have been implemented for safety, but several closures have been the result of vehicle spin-outs, slide-offs, and crashes.
CDOT photos above: Crash images captured from Monday’s I-70 westbound closure near Empire Junction/ Exit 232 and Georgetown/ Exit 228.
Natural avalanches have also been visible in the mountains today. While a video captured earlier today by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) showed an avalanche that did not reach the roadway of I-70 through Ten Mile Canyon, the danger of additional slides remains high. In addition, CDOT and CAIC teams saw results of slide control work on Berthoud Pass early this morning, after avalanche mitigation debris did reach the roadway. US 40 required clean-up and re-opened safely to vehicles.
Visitors to the high country who plan to return to the Front Range should prepare for a difficult trip. Travelers should keep extra food, water, and warm clothing readily available and be prepared for lengthy delays in severe weather conditions. COtrip.org will continue to show current road and weather conditions, as well as any road closures. Even so, the extreme weather conditions may cause additional incidents on the road as people try to return from the mountains while the storm continues to deliver heavy snowfall and high winds.
The Colorado Department of Transportation will perform winter maintenance operations on Interstate 70 Vail Pass tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18. Operations will begin at 9 a.m., and motorists can expect a lengthy delay lasting for much of the morning. There is not an exact time estimated for opening, as operations are dependent upon weather conditions and the amount of snow crews must clear from the roadway.
• Eastbound travelers will be stopped three miles east of Vail at exit 180. This closure point allows motorists to switch travel directions and turn westbound back toward Vail
• Eastbound commercial traffic is urged to stop and wait at the Dotsero commercial motor vehicle parking lot, exit 133
• Westbound travelers will be stopped at exit 195 near Copper Mountain
Motorists should plan ahead, allow for extra travel time, or arrive and drive through the closure points before the designated closure time of 9 a.m.
Visit COtrip.org for the latest information on road closures and conditions.
Visit the Colorado Avalanche Information Center’s website for avalanche forecasts.
2.16.25, 12:11 a.m. – I-70 is open at mile marker 116 eastbound, Glenwood Springs.
2.15.25, 9:52 p.m. – I-70 is closed at mile marker 116 eastbound, Glenwood Springs, due to an accident.
2.16.25, 1:29 a.m. – Highway 82 is open at mile marker 3.5 eastbound, Buffalo Valley.
2.15.25, 8:56 p.m. – Highway 82 is closed at mile marker 3.5 eastbound, Buffalo Valley, due to an accident.
11.27.24, 9:50 a.m. -Highway 13 is open at mile-marker 3 both directions, Rifle.
11.27.24, 9:19 a.m. – Highway 13 is closed at mile marker 3 both directions, north Rifle, due to an accident.
11.27.24, 8:34 a.m. – I-70 is now open at mile-marker 116 eastbound.
11.27.24, 7:28 a.m. – I-70 is closed at mile-marker 116 eastbound, Glenwood Springs, due to multiple accidents.
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.
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.
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.