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I-70 eastbound reopened after multi-vehicle crash causes closure

A multi-vehicle crash just outside the Eisenhower/Johnson tunnels caused officials to temporarily close eastbound traffic along I-70 late Friday morning.

A Colorado State Patrol spokesperson said 10 or more vehicles were involved in the crash, which happened around 10:43 a.m. just east of the Eisenhower Tunnel. Information on possible injuries has not yet been released.

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Colorado Department of Transportation

Several tow trucks moved vehicles from the roadway. Both lanes of traffic reopened at noon.  

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Colorado Department of Transportation

CDOT temporarily closed I-70 East between Exit 205: US 6; CO 9; Silverthorne and Exit 216; Loveland Pass while crews work the scene.

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