30 Vehicles Involved In Icy Road Crashes On I-70
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- Interstate 70 was completely shut down in both directions for nearly two hours on Friday night between mile markers 304 and 306 in Arapahoe County because of icy roads.
ROAD CLOSURE: I70 is completely shut down between mile markers 304 & 306 in both directions. Roads are very icy & several accidents in area pic.twitter.com/fjvOm2urUl
— Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) January 13, 2018
There were several accidents in the area of Kiowa-Bennett Road south of Bennett. The Colorado State Patrol said there were 30 vehicles involved in four separate crashes.
Four people were transported to the hospital with non-serious injuries.
We are working with @AdamsCoSheriff and @CSP_News on this road closure. We appreciate your patience as we work to keep everyone safe. pic.twitter.com/BupmuFgtOJ
— Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) January 13, 2018
Drivers were urged to avoid the area and take an alternate route.
I70 westbound MP 306 shutdown due to icy road conditions and crashes. Avoid area.
— Colorado State Patrol (@CSP_News) January 13, 2018
I-70 reopened at about 9 p.m. Friday.