Posted on 02/16/2016 9:28:40 AM PST by MtnClimber
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. -- A 24-mile stretch of Interstate 70 remained closed Tuesday because of a second rock slide in Glenwood Canyon, the Colorado Department of Transportation said.
The Colorado State Patrol said the slide caused major damage to the highway. CDOT closed the interstate between Exit 116 in Glenwood Springs and Exit 140 in Gypsum just after 10 p.m., and said Tuesday morning it will remain shut down "until further notice."
There is no estimate for when the interstate will reopen.
Most of the long haul truck traffic takes I-80, even if Eastern Colorado is the destination. Much easier road.
It will be difficult in the middle of winter too. Glad I don’t have to drive that stretch often.
“I-70 is the ONLY major route into Colorado from the West”
Nope. Many truckers take I-80 through Wyoming then I-25 south into Colorado. Better route.
Certainly less cyclists in spandex...
The delay was caused by a boulder that rolled onto I-70, landed on a car, and killed the driver. We haven't driven I-70 since despite having taken numerous trips out west.
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