The Colorado Department of Transportation announced on April 14 that eastbound Interstate 70 is closed at Exit 205 in Silverthorne, just west of the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel, following a severe multi-vehicle crash earlier in the afternoon. There is currently no estimated time for reopening.
The closure affects motorists traveling eastbound, who are being rerouted over Loveland Pass (US 6) to rejoin I-70. Due to the seriousness of the incident, drivers approaching the tunnel should expect to be turned around for several hours. Winter driving conditions are also being reported throughout the I-70 Mountain Corridor.
Travelers are advised to exercise caution and prepare for delays. The Colorado Department of Transportation recommends checking current road conditions and real-time updates via COtrip.org or the COtrip Planner app before traveling.
According to the official website, the Colorado Department of Transportation works to improve quality of life for residents through integrated transportation solutions and aims to deliver an effective multi-modal system that safely transports people, goods and information while enhancing environmental standards in Colorado according to the official website. Shoshana Lew serves as executive director for CDOT according to the official website.
The agency oversees transportation infrastructure across Colorado as outlined on its official website, building and maintaining interstates, U.S. highways and state highways while administering grants for aviation and transit according to its official site. CDOT operates in highway maintenance as well as supporting aviation and transit projects statewide as per its official website.
As officials work on clearing up after today’s crash, further updates regarding road reopening will be provided through COtrip resources.
