Eastbound lanes of Colorado's I-70 reopen after semi tips over amid forecasted high winds

The eastbound lanes of I-70 were closed in Golden for a couple of hours on Thursday morning after a semi tipped over. All lanes reopened about 11:33 a.m.

Thursday was a First Alert Weather Day due to strong winds forecasted along Colorado's Front Range and other areas across the state. 

According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, the closure was in place at exit 259- Morrison Road from 9:32 a.m. to 11:33 a.m. 

Drivers were advised to take an alternate route with the detour on U.S. 40 during the closure. 

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said another semi tipped over on Highway 93. Investigators said the semi was pulled over to the side of the road when it tipped over, likely due to strong winds.  

When that semi tipped over, it struck a power pole on the side of the road.    

Jeffco Sheriff posted a video of dust blowing where Highway 93 was closed from Highway 72 to Highway 128 due to high winds, near where a semi tipped over. 

What caused the semi to tip is being investigated.