Westbound I-70 Closed For Hours At Airport Road Due To Multi-Vehicle Accident
AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)- Westbound I-70 reopened after being closed for hours at Tower Road on Monday due to a multi-vehicle accident. That closure was extended to Airport Road a short time later.
Officers said that at least two people were injured in the crash that closed the interstate just before noon. Lanes reopened at 2 p.m.
Drivers were urged to avoid the area. Alternate routes included 32nd Ave or 40th Ave.
UPDATE: The closure of W/B I-70 has been moved to the AIRPORT RD exit. All lanes of traffic will be required to exit onto Airport.
— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) March 7, 2022
Alternate routes include 32nd Ave or 40th Ave.
Updates will be here.
What caused the crash is being investigated.
FINAL UPDATE: The roadway has been reopened. We appreciate everyone's patience.
— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) March 7, 2022
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