{"id":34601,"date":"2020-08-11T17:19:37","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T17:19:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vailvalleypartnership.com\/?p=34601"},"modified":"2020-08-12T17:30:32","modified_gmt":"2020-08-12T17:30:32","slug":"i-70-glenwood-canyon-remains-closed-due-to-wildfire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vailvalleypartnership.com\/2020\/08\/i-70-glenwood-canyon-remains-closed-due-to-wildfire\/","title":{"rendered":"I-70 Glenwood Canyon remains closed due to wildfire"},"content":{"rendered":"

GARFIELD & EAGLE COUNTIES \u2015 <\/strong>I-70 in Glenwood Canyon continues to be closed between Mile Point 116 (Glenwood Springs) and MP 140 (Gypsum). The closure is for both directions of traffic with no estimated time of reopening. The safety closure will allow CDOT to assess two bridges located near where the Grizzly Creek Fire started, as well as increased rockfall hazard in Glenwood Canyon. Both assessments are taking place today. Rockfall has been reported and is likely due to burned vegetation no longer holding rocks in place.<\/p>\n

CDOT has paused some construction projects to allow for detour traffic. CDOT asks that motorists not<\/u> use Cottonwood Pass (Eagle & Garfield counties) or Independence Pass as detour routes, as these roads are not built for heavy traffic or commercial oversize vehicles. Vehicles over 35 feet in length may not use Independence Pass at any time. This includes a vehicle and trailer that, together, exceed 35 feet.<\/p>\n

DETOUR ROUTES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drivers should anticipate additional traffic on these routes. CDOT has paused some construction projects in order to accommodate detour traffic. However, travelers should be aware of possible construction impacts on US and state highways. CDOT recommends that through traffic on I-70 use a southern detour route, due to construction on commonly used northern alternate routes.<\/p>\n