I-70 reopened near eagle after closure due to crash: CDOT
DENVER (KDVR) — As many Coloradans hit the road for a long weekend of adventures, traffic is backed up on Interstate 70 Friday due to a crash.
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation's online COtrip tool, all westbound lanes of I-70 were closed near Eagle between Exit 157 and Exit 147.
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Just after noon, the department posted an update saying that the closure was down to one lane, and the roadway has since fully reopened.
The department website says drivers can expect delays in the area.
A viewer showed FOX31 that several vehicles were stopped on the road around 11:30 a.m.
No estimated time of reopening was provided.
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