July 28th 2024.
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, there has been a crash on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Silverthorne, resulting in the closure of the highway. As per agency officials, the stretch of the highway between exit 205 for U.S. 6/Silverthorne and exit 216 for U.S. 6/Loveland Pass has been closed for safety reasons. This information was shared in a travel alert, urging drivers to avoid the area and expect delays.
In related news, the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near Vail have been reopened after being temporarily closed for safety concerns. This was followed by a seizure of 23 pounds of suspected cocaine by Eagle County deputies during a traffic stop. Another recent incident involved the closure of Interstate 70 between Parachute and Rifle due to a brush fire. As for the weather, more thunderstorms are expected in Colorado, with a flood watch issued for the southern I-25 corridor.
Returning to the main story, the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 have been reopened near the Vail Pass summit after a crash. This is a developing situation and will be updated as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for further updates on this and other news stories in Colorado by signing up for our Mile High Roundup email newsletter.
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