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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.
9.13.24, 12:13 p.m. – Highway 82 is open at mile marker 8, one lane in both directions, Cattle Creek Road.
9.13.24, 9:17 a.m. – Highway 82 is closed at mile marker 8 in both directions, Cattle Creek Road, due to an accident.
8.12.24, 5:43 a.m. – Highway 82 is open between mile markers 6.5 to 5 eastbound, Thunder River Market intersection. Westbound remains closed.
8.10.24, 8:54 p.m. – Between Old Highway 82 and Red Mountain Road (1 mile west of Cattle Creek) at mile point 5.5, road closed. Expect delays due to a mud slide. Active mudslide activity, expect delays until tomorrow (Sunday, August 11) morning.
UPDATE: 8.10.24, 8:48 p.m. – Hwy 82 is closed between mile-markers 6.5 to 5 both directions, ThunderRiver Market Intersection, due to a land/mud slide.
8.10.24, 8:31 p.m. – Highway 82 is closed between mile markers 6.5 and 5 westbound, Thunder River Market intersection, due to a land/mud slide.
8.10.24, 8:07 p.m. – COC045-110300-
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BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning – map of area
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
807 PM MDT Sat Aug 10 2024
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Radar.
IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Highway 82 is prone to rockslides and mudslides in heavy rain. Stay
alert for rocks and debris on roads, and avoid driving on flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
&&
LAT…LON 3947 10728 3948 10730 3949 10730 3949 10728
3947 10725 3946 10727
FLASH FLOOD…RADAR INDICATED
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.
7.21.24, 3:50 p.m. – I-70 is open at mile marker 133 westbound, Dotsero.
7.21.24, 2:02 p.m. – I-70 is closed at mile marker 133 westbound, Dotsero, due to an accident.
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.
7.12.24, 9:05 a.m. – County Road 100/Catherine Store Road is open at St Finnbar Farm Road both directions, 3 miles east of Carbondale.
7.12.24, 8:00 am – County Road 100/Catherine Store Road is closed at St Finnbar Farm Road both directions, 3 miles east of Carbondale, due to an accident.