Colorado transportation officials have reopened Interstate 70 in both directions east of Denver to Kansas. The interstate was closed for much of Monday morning due to numerous vehicle crashes, icy roads and extreme driving conditions.
All lanes of I-70 R now open b/t Denver & Kansas
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT)
Colorado Department of Transportation officials made the decision to close the interstate and several other highways — including U.S. 36, U.S. 40 and U.S. 85. Blowing snow on the Eastern Plains created hazardous conditions.
“There’s still high winds and blowing and driving snow,” said Tamara Rollison, CDOT spokeswoman. “The passes have been plowed and treated but there is still packed snow and ice on the highways.”
“Today will be a clean-up day,” Rollison said.
I-70 out east at Airpark to Burlington is still closed due to severe wind conditions. Crews are waiting until daybreak when the winds will reportedly subside to see if it is safe to open. Check to see what the roads look like in your area.
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT)
Passenger vehicles are required to have mud/snow tires, chains or alternative traction devices on I-70 between Vail and Copper Mountain. Four-wheel drive vehicles are acceptable.
