I-70 reopens following crash between Silverthorne and Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels
Colorado Department of Transportation/Courtesy photo
Westbound travel is back in motion after a crash closed Interstate 70 between the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels and Silverthorne following a crash, according to CoTrip.org. The roadway reopened around 1:25 p.m., but traffic was still backed up east of the tunnels according to traffic cameras at CoTrip.org.
The closure was put in place due to “safety concerns” following a multi-vehicle crash, and traffic was being held at the tunnel, according to a Colorado Department of Transportation alert.
A snowstorm is moving through Colorado, causing snow to fall at elevations above 10,000 feet, which may cause the roadways over mountain passes to be slick.
For road conditions and travel alerts, visit CoTrip.org.
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