GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) – The right lane of Interstate 70 eastbound is currently closed due to a stalled vehicle, according to the latest update from the Colorado Department of Transportation.
The closure, effective between Exit 205: US 6; CO 9; Silverthorne and Exit 216: US 6; Loveland Pass, spanning 6 miles east of Silverthorne at Mile Point 212, was reported at 8:05 AM MST today.
Additionally, motorists traveling eastbound on I-70 should anticipate delays as a result of road closures stemming from an accident. The closure, which spans between Exit 114: West Glenwood (Glenwood Springs) and Exit 121: Grizzly Creek (1 mile east of No Name) from Mile Point 116 to Mile Point 120, was reported at 8:05 AM MST today.
Google has reported a 13-minute delay for eastbound travelers as of 8:03 AM MST.
Furthermore, motorists should be aware of a closure impacting CO 9 northbound, with the right shoulder closed at County Road 670, located 3 miles south of Blue River at Mile Point 78. This closure was reported at 5:49 AM MST today due to an abandoned vehicle.
Yesterday, the Colorado Department of Transportation announced the closure of CO 65 in both directions, stretching between Crag Crest Trail and C.60 Road, spanning 16 to 23 miles north of Cedaredge from Mile Point 28 to Mile Point 35. The closure was initiated due to safety concerns and was last updated at 7:32 PM MST.
Additionally, motorists should anticipate traffic impacts on I-70 eastbound between Exit 114: West Glenwood (Glenwood Springs) and Exit 133: Dotsero, located 2 miles west of Dotsero, spanning from Mile Point 116 to Mile Point 131. The latest update regarding traffic impacts was provided by the Colorado Department of Transportation yesterday at 8:54 PM MST.
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