Watch CBS News

Eastbound Lanes Of I-70 At Vail Reopened After Chemical Spill

VAIL, Colo. (CBS4) - A chemical spill caused eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Vail to close Friday morning. Vail firefighters say they received initial reports of a 55 gallon drum containing a concrete additive fell at around 8:30 a.m. near the Sandstone underpass.

Lanes reopened at around 1 p.m. as firefighters previously anticipated.

I-70 Hazmat Closure 2 (Vail Fire and Emergency Services tweet)
(credit: Vail Fire and Emergency Services)

Fire officials say traffic is being diverted along the frontage road between mile markers 173 and 176.

I-70 Hazmat Closure 1 (Vail Fire and Emergency Services tweet)
(credit: Vail Fire and Emergency Services)

Firefighters have not reported any injuries.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.