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Westbound I-70 Reopens Near Eisenhower Tunnel After Crash

Officials held traffic at the tunnel during the response as injury details remained unconfirmed.

Overview

  • Colorado DOT said the westbound lanes reopened between Loveland Pass and Silverthorne shortly after a crash prompted a shutdown.
  • The earlier closure stretched from Exit 216 to Exit 205, with westbound traffic held at the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel.
  • The crash occurred late Tuesday afternoon in eastern Summit County, and authorities did not release information on the number of vehicles involved.
  • Traffic cameras showed long backups and standstill conditions, and drivers were urged to avoid the corridor during the hold.
  • A winter weather advisory was in effect through the evening with slick mountain roads, with rain reported at the tunnel and snow at higher elevations.