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Eastbound I-70 reopens at Floyd Hill after sun glare closure

Colorado State Patrol diverted traffic to US Highway 40 Monday morning

Lauren Penington of Denver Post portrait in Denver on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
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Eastbound Interstate 70 has reopened at Floyd Hill Monday morning after a brief closure under the Colorado State Patrol’s sun glare protocol.

With the end of daylight savings comes the beginning of Floyd Hill sun glare safety protocols during early morning commutes, the .

These early morning road closures are caused by the morning sun, the angle of Floyd Hill and the curve of the highway creating a blinding glare for eastbound drivers.

At 6:53 a.m., the it was diverting eastbound I-70 traffic to US Highway 40. By 8:15 a.m., the .

According to a Friday release from the Colorado Department of Transportation, these detours can be expected to last from sunrise to about 8:30 a.m. on average.

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