November 25th 2024.
On Sunday, due to severe weather conditions in the Colorado mountains, Interstate 70 was closed near Vail and Silverthorne for safety concerns, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. The closure affected the eastbound lanes between Exit 180 for East Vail and Exit 190 for Vail Pass Summit, located about 1 mile west of Copper Mountain. CDOT officials announced the closure at 6 p.m. and stated that it would remain in effect until further notice.
Photos from CDOT cameras in the area showed roads covered in snow and visibility reduced to white-out conditions. The treacherous conditions not only posed a threat to drivers but also made it difficult for road crews to clear the snow and keep the roads safe for travel.
In addition to the eastbound closure, westbound I-70 was also shut down at 6 p.m. between Exit 216 for U.S. 6 near Loveland Pass and Exit 205 for Colorado 9 near Silverthorne. This decision was made for the same safety concerns and to prevent any accidents from occurring.
Waze, a popular navigation app, reported multiple users alerting about "weather hazards" in the closed sections of I-70. This further emphasizes the dangerous conditions that prompted the closure.
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