Interstate 70 reopened in both directions through Glenwood Canyon after a expired on Wednesday night.
I-70 is closed between mile-markers 116 and 133 both directions, Glenwood Springs and Dotsero, due to a flash flood warning.
— Garfield 9-1-1 (@Garco911)
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the Grizzly Creek fire scar, prompting the Wednesday closure, The warning, posted until 8:30 p.m., included portions of Garfield and Eagle counties.
A round of widespread showers and thunderstorms was expected to bring “abundant moisture” to the area, .
“Heavy rain and localized flooding will be possible with the stronger storms,” the weather service said. Showers were expected to linger into the night.
The highway reopened in both directions after the warning expired, according to a 8:47 p.m. Garfield 911 tweet.
