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. There is currently no estimated time for reopening.
Motorists traveling eastbound are being rerouted over Loveland Pass (US 6) to rejoin I-70, but due to the severity of the crash, 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 department recommends checking current road conditions and real-time updates through COtrip.org or by using the COtrip Planner app before heading out.
According to the official website, the Colorado Department of Transportation works to improve quality of life for residents through integrated transportation solutions. The agency aims to deliver an effective multi-modal transportation system that safely moves people, goods, and information while enhancing environmental standards in Colorado according to its official website.
Shoshana Lew serves as executive director for CDOT according to its official website. The department oversees transportation infrastructure across Colorado as outlined on its official site, building and maintaining interstates, U.S. highways, and state highways while administering grants for aviation and transit as stated by CDOT. CDOT operates in highway maintenance as well as supporting aviation and transit sectors according to its official website.
As officials continue their response efforts at the scene of Tuesday’s crash, motorists are urged to remain patient until further notice.
