DENVER (KDVR) — Interstate 70 is closed in both directions near the Eisenhower Tunnel after a vehicle caught fire on Thursday afternoon.
The closures Colorado State Patrol stated at 1:46 p.m., are as followed:
- All lanes are closed on westbound I-70 at milepost 217 due to a crash.
- Westbound I-70 has a detour in place at milepost 215
- Eastbound I-70 is closed at the west end of the Eisenhower Tunnel.
Colorado State Patrol Golden, said in a statement on X, at 1:46 pm, that the westbound roadway is closed 3 miles before the eastern entrance of the tunnel for a vehicle fire and “possible fatality.” The fire appeared to be in the middle of the roadway, with heavy smoke around it.
Detours around I-70 and Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel
The Clear Creek Sheriff’s Office says the closure in both directions is due to a multi-vehicle crash, according to preliminary info.
At this time, it’s unclear what the cause of the fire is and if there are any injuries.
COtrip said drivers should expect delays. If you’re looking to get around the traffic, there are ways around I-70, but it won’t be as quick…