Westbound Interstate 70 reopens after semi fire near Eisenhower Tunnel
Update: Interstate 70 has reopened following a closure due to a semi fire.
Westbound Interstate 70 has been closed due to a semi fire west of Eisenhower Tunnel. Currently, there’s not estimated time for the highway to reopen. Colorado Department of Transportation is suggesting US 6 Loveland Pass as an alternative route in the meantime.
Safety Closure #I70West @ Eisenhower Tunnel,MM 215,b/c semi fire W of tunnel;No est time to open;Delays R possible;Use US 6 Loveland Pass a
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) July 6, 2017
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