The westbound lanes of Interstate 70 have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash near the intersection with Havana Street early Tuesday that forced the closure of all but one lane.
I-70’s westbound lanes were reopened around 7:30 a.m., officials said in a posting on X, the social media site formerly called Twitter.
westbound: Roadway reopened to traffic between Exit 281 – Peoria Street and Exit 280 – Havana Street.
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT)
Three people suffered serious injuries in the crash on I-70 between Peoria and Havana streets, and one was taken to a hospital, said in a posting on X. The authorities advised drivers to find alternative routes during the closure.
Shortly after 5 a.m., westbound traffic on the highway was reduced to a single lane, police said.
The police were investigating what happened.
: is investigating a traffic crash with serious injuries involving three motorist at WB I-70 and Havana. One person was transported to a local hospital. WB I-70 is reduced to 1 lane. Alternate routes advised.
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice)
