Full eastbound closure through I-70 Glenwood canyon set for 11 a.m. Thursday, 9/19

Travel Advisory

September 18, 2024 - Northwestern Colorado - Travelers urged to consider the northern alternate route via Highways 13, 40 and 9
Crews have hauled away several dumpsters of debris from a commercial semi-truck crash that occurred on I-70 about six miles east of Glenwood Springs
Crews have hauled away several dumpsters of debris from a commercial semi-truck crash that occurred on I-70 about six miles east of Glenwood Springs yesterday. A full eastbound closure is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thurs., Sept. 19 for additional cleanup.

NOTE: This press release has been updated to reflect the rescheduled closure that was postponed due to a rockslide on US 40, the recommended alternate route.

I-70 Mountain Corridor — A full eastbound closure is set for 11 a.m. Thurs., Sept. 19 in Glenwood Canyon. CDOT Maintenance crews will complete the clean-up efforts from yesterday's semi-truck crash. The mid-day closure will allow for early morning commuters to travel through the canyon. Today's eastbound closure is expected to last several hours.

The recommended alternate route takes travelers north, accessed at the town of Rifle, exit 87, then north along CO 13 to Craig. The route continues on US 40 to Steamboat, then south on CO 9 to Silverthorne where travelers may access I-70 again. Visit COtrip.org or download the COtrip Planner app for route details and closure updates.

One lane of eastbound I-70 traffic opened Tuesday night at 9 p.m. Crews hauled away several dumpsters filled with damaged freight and crash material. The crashed truck and trailer were also hauled away, but additional clean-up and road sweeping of debris is needed today.

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

  • Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
  • Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
  • Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
  • Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
  • Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
  • Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
  • Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
  • Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
  • Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
  • Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
  • Be patient!

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