GEORGETOWN, Colo. — Strong winds caused big problems for drivers on Interstate 70 Wednesday morning, resulting in travel restrictions for high profile vehicles.
At least two semi tractor trailers were blown over on I-70 in Georgetown around 3 a.m.
A Colorado Department of Transportation weather station in the area was showing gusts over 70 miles per hour at the time.
Clear Creek School District closed its schools Wednesday “due to the continued high wind restriction for high profile vehicles,” according to a district spokeswoman. Buses were unable to pick up students.
CDOT issued a high wind restriction for all high-profile and empty-load vehicles on the interstate between the Eisenhower Tunnel and Idaho Springs, warning drivers they would not be allowed through the restriction.
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