I-70 Reopened After Semi Carrying Pipes Rolls Over Closing Both Directions
SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- Both directions of Interstate 70 have reopened after a large crash involving multiple vehicles and a semi forced its closed for several hours.
The crash happened just before 4 p.m. on Wednesday at the Eisenhower Tunnel. At about 7:15pm the eastbound lanes of I-70 were reopened. I-70 westbound reopened just before 10p.m.
East and westbound I70 milepost 208.5 closed indefinitely due to rolled over semi truck. pic.twitter.com/aQS08h91i0
— CSP Eagle (@CSP_Eagle) October 3, 2018
It is unclear how many people are hurt or the severity of the injuries.
#BREAKING - Large Incident on Eisenhower tunnel grade. Multiple vehicles and semi involved in crash. I-70 is CLOSED in both directions. ALT Route is HWY 6, over Loveland Pass. #cotraffic
— CSP Eagle (@CSP_Eagle) October 3, 2018