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I-70 westbound reopens near Colorado’s Loveland Pass

A heavy winter storm is expected along the I-70 corridor today and tomorrow

BAKERVILLE, CO - FEBRUARY 6:  Interstate 70 was closed down in both directions causing backups along westbound I-70 and empty roads eastbound on I-70 on February 6, 2020 in Bakerfield, Colorado. Up to 2ft of snow is forecast in the mountains and driving conditions over both Loveland Pass and Vail Pass  and along I-70 are treacherous. Conditions are expected to deteriorate over night.  Closures were near Eisenhower Tunnel, Vail Pass and Loveland Pass.  (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
BAKERVILLE, CO – FEBRUARY 6: Interstate 70 was closed down in both directions causing backups along westbound I-70 and empty roads eastbound on I-70 on February 6, 2020 in Bakerfield, Colorado. Up to 2ft of snow is forecast in the mountains and driving conditions over both Loveland Pass and Vail Pass and along I-70 are treacherous. Conditions are expected to deteriorate over night. Closures were near Eisenhower Tunnel, Vail Pass and Loveland Pass. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
Elliott Wenzler in Denver on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
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A portion of Interstate 70 that was closed earlier today is now reopened, according to operated by the Colorado Department of Transportation.

The westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the Eisenhower Tunnel were closed because of safety concerns, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.

The closure was between exits 216 and 205, which are for Loveland Pass and Silverthorne, respectively.

A heavy winter storm is expected to hit the area between today and tomorrow. Up to 15 inches is forecasted for the I-70 corridor, including the Park, Gore and Mosquito ranges. Rabbit Ears Pass could get up to two feet of snow.

Other road conditions and updates are posted on the Colorado Department of Transportation’s website, .

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