Several mountain roads closed during winter storm in Colorado
Several roads and highways were closed Thursday into Friday during the winter storm that moved into Colorado.
I-70 westbound reopens El Rancho to Beaver Brook
I-70 westbound lanes reopen from Exit 251 to US 40, El Rancho to Exit 248, Beaver Brook. The road was closed earlier Thursday due to heavy snow.
#I70 westbound: Roadway reopened to traffic between Exit 251 - US 40; El Rancho and Exit 248 - Beaver Brook; Floyd Hill. https://t.co/aIMeggxEOx
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) November 4, 2022
I-70 westbound closed at Beaver Brook
Westbound lanes of I-70 were closed at Beaver Brook, Exit 248 on Thursday evening. All traffic is being returned to eastbound I-70.
Traffic Alert @csp_golden & @ColoradoDOT have I-70 westbound closed at Exit 248 - Beaver Brook
— CSP Golden (@csp_golden) November 3, 2022
Adverse driving conditions & heavy snow have necessitated the closure.
Unknown ETA to open the road. pic.twitter.com/JiTVtQ0wJl
Multiple road closures on I70 from exit 248/Beaver Brook to Silverthorne due to safety closures & crashes. Extremely icy roads. Unknown ETA on openings. Avoid area tonight if possible.
— Colorado State Patrol (@CSP_News) November 4, 2022
US 40 westbound closed due to safety concerns
US 40or Rabbit Ears Pass, was closed both westbound and eastbound on Thursday night due to safety concerns between Forest Service Road 296 and County Road 20.
#US40 westbound: Road closed due to safety concerns between FS Rd. 296 and County Road 20. https://t.co/WKECBeMgLM
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) November 4, 2022
#US40 eastbound: Road closed due to safety concerns between County Road 20 and FS Rd. 296. https://t.co/W9AzJBs6Bw
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) November 4, 2022
Eastbound I-70 reopens to traffic between Silverthorne and Loveland Pass
Eastbound I-70 reopened to traffic between Silverthorne and Loveland Pass after a closure on Thursday night.
#I70 eastbound: Roadway reopened to traffic between Exit 205 - US 6; CO 9; Silverthorne and Exit 216 - US 6; Loveland Pass. https://t.co/fztIeJeiog
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) November 4, 2022
US 287 from Ted's Place to Tie Siding in Wyoming closed
US 287 from Ted's Place to Tie Siding in Wyoming is closed due to hazardous travel conditions.
US287 from Ted’s Place to Tie Siding in Wyoming is closed due to hazardous travel conditions. Check CoTrip for updates for potential openings. pic.twitter.com/zjw4vARHsE
— Livermore Fire Protection District (@FireLivermore) November 4, 2022
Alert LFPD crews are on scene of a crash on 74e 1 mile west of US287 use caution in the area pic.twitter.com/NS9O5yznrC
— Livermore Fire Protection District (@FireLivermore) November 4, 2022
US 36 closed between Lyons and Estes Park
US 36 was closed between Lyons and Estes Park due to multiple slide-offs, crashes and hazardous conditions.
US36 between Lyons and Estes Park is closed due to multiple slide-offs, crashes, and hazardous road conditions. Crews are working to clear and reopen as quickly as possible.
— CSP Larimer (@CSP_Larimer) November 4, 2022
I-70 eastbound closed between Silverthorne and Loveland Pass
Eastbound lanes of I-70 were closed between Silverthorne CO 9 and Loveland Pass US 6.
#I70 eastbound: Road closed due to a crash between Exit 205 - US 6; CO 9; Silverthorne and Exit 216 - US 6; Loveland Pass. https://t.co/fztIeJeiog
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) November 4, 2022