Colorado Department of Transportation

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.

Travelers urged to consider the northern alternate route via Highways 13, 40 and 9

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.