I-70 faces extended closure across both lanes for second time today

In a recent tweet (3:03 PM), the Colorado Department of Transportation has announced that an extended closure is taking place on I-70 across both eastbound and westbound lanes.

I-70 EB/WB: Full closure between Exit 116 – CO 82; Glenwood Springs and Exit 133 – Dotsero. I-70 is now closed in both directions in Glenwood Canyon. Extended closure expected.

— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) February 5, 2019

This is the second time today that a closure has extended across both lanes of traffic, the first taking place during the morning due to a rockslide. In this case, the eastbound lane was eventually reopened. According to this latest tweet, the closure across both lanes is back in effect.

This is a developing story.

I-70 was also closed today at MM 171 for a vehicle recovery.

I-70 EB: Road open at MM 171. All lanes open, following vehicle recovery.

— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) February 5, 2019

Please follow along on the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Twitter page for the most up-to-date information.

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