Westbound Lanes Of I-70 Reopen After Multiple Crashes Near Silverthorne
SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- Westbound lanes of Interstate 70 reopened about 8:30 p.m. after being closed for hours at the Eisenhower Tunnel on Friday evening. The Colorado State Patrol said people going too fast down the hill to Silverthorne, resulting in multiple crashes blocking all westbound lanes of I-70.
I-70 WESTBOUND CLOSED AT EISENHOWER TUNNEL
— CSP Golden (@csp_golden) April 24, 2021
mp 213
Multiple people going too fast down the hill to Silverthorne. Multiple crashes blocking all lanes.
No Idea On Timing Yet.
Chain Law and Traction Law restrictions are in place.https://t.co/yaNFCYxM4G@ColoradoDOT pic.twitter.com/TFhGI7w2nR
All westbound traffic was being diverted over Loveland Pass to Keystone during the I-70 closure. As of 8:40 p.m. Friday, all lanes of I-70 had reopened but Loveland Pass was closed due to multiple crashes. CDOT warned drivers of long delays due to backups in the area.
US 6 Loveland Pass remains closed due to numerous stuck vehs. Traffic will be held at the Eisenhower / Johnson Tunnels at the top of the hour to allow trucks hauling hazardous materials through. S1
— CSP Golden (@csp_golden) April 24, 2021
I-70 WB: Road closed at Exit 216 - US 6; Loveland Pass. Due to crash west side of the tunnel. Extended closure likely. https://t.co/YnniC276Zv
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) April 24, 2021
Passenger vehicles must have 4WD/AWD or adequate snow tires. CMVs must be chained up.
ALL Westbound Traffic is being diverted over Loveland Pass in to Keystone. Help us keep the pass open.
— CSP Golden (@csp_golden) April 24, 2021
*** CMV's must be Chained Up (4 drive wheels)
*** Passenger Vehicles must have 4wd/awd or adequate snow tires. https://t.co/XTo0KZSbce
At one point in the evening, the Colorado State Patrol urged drivers to avoid heading into the mountains.
All Westbound I-70 Traffic is being taken off at Exit 216 and sent back east on I-70. Loveland Pass is completely choked and at a complete standstill as well.
— CSP Golden (@csp_golden) April 24, 2021
Looking at more than an hour to clear.
Please avoid heading in to the mountains on I-70.
Please, please please.
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