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Westbound Interstate 70 closes again due to flooding

Closure came days after roadway was closed in both directions for more than a day

Colorado Department of Transportation crews work to remove mud and debris from both directions of Interstate 70 between New Castle and Silt in Garfield County on Monday, July 20, 2026. The road closed again Friday morning due to more flooding. (Photo provided by CDOT)
Colorado Department of Transportation crews work to remove mud and debris from both directions of Interstate 70 between New Castle and Silt in Garfield County on Monday, July 20, 2026. The road closed again Friday morning due to more flooding. (Photo provided by CDOT)
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Westbound Interstate 70 west of Glenwood Springs Friday morning due to flooding, days after the route had reopened.

The westbound interstate was closed for several hours between New Castle and Silt, but had reopened as of 4:35 p.m. Traffic was rerouted through U.S. 6 during the closure. Eastbound lanes were not affected by the flooding.

The interstate had just reopened Wednesday evening after being closed for several days due to “torrential rain and hail,” causing a mudslide that was 3 feet deep in some areas.

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