Eastbound lanes of U.S. 6 reopened at 2:13 p.m. after flooding closed the road in West Denver. Westbound lanes were reopened shortly before 2 p.m., officials said.
westbound: Roadway reopened to traffic between CO 88 and Sheridan Boulevard.
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT)
Colorado Department of Transportation officials had closed the highway in both directions between Colorado 88 (Federal Boulevard) and Colorado 95 (Sheridan Boulevard) as storms hit the area, according to agency and police postings on Twitter. The police advised travelers to find other routes.
Flooding near the intersection with Perry Street forced the closure, officials said.
ROAD CLOSED: is closing 6th & Perry due to flooding. Alternate routes are advised.
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice)
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