A stretch of Interstate 70 is closed in both directions near Vail because of wintry weather and safety concerns.
The westbound lanes are closed between Copper Mountain and Vail Pass summit, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.
westbound: Road closed due to safety concerns between Exit 195 – Copper Mountain and Exit 190 – Vail Pass Summit.
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT)
The eastbound lanes are closed in Vail at exit 176, CDOT said.
eastbound: Road closed due to safety concerns at Exit 176 – Vail.
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT)
There is currently no scheduled time for reopening.
Unstable conditions are giving the snow showers some extra octane this afternoon. Expect moderate to heavy snow rates at times as the showers pass through the high country. This view up the West side of Vail Pass shows travel will be impacted as well.
— NWS Grand Junction (@NWSGJT)
