I-70 reopens after closure east of Watkins due to multi-vehicle crash
I-70 reopened after it was closed in both directions east of Watkins on Friday afternoon due to a multi-vehicle crash. Both directions were closed from mile marker 295 to mile marker 304.
Drivers are urged to take an alternate route because there are significant delays in the area.
#I70 westbound: Road closed due to a crash between Exit 299 - Manila Road and Exit 295 - I-70 Business North. I-70 closed from mile 295 to mile 304 for multi-vehicle crash; use alternate route https://t.co/JlC7UzjoNG
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) May 5, 2023
There is no estimate on when the interstate will reopen.
#I70 eastbound: Road closed due to a crash between Exit 295 - I-70 Business North and Exit 299 - Manila Road. I-70 closed from mile 295 to mile 304 for multi-vehicle crash; use alternate route https://t.co/LMDQEdhRpv
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) May 5, 2023
Watkins is about 25 miles east of Denver.