Loveland Pass reopened on Wednesday afternoon after it was closed due to a landslide that happened over the weekend. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, seven tandem dump trucks hauled 92 tons of mud and silt from the pass on Wednesday.
Highway 6 reopened after CDOT’s geohazard specialists gave the green light when no movement was observed on the mountainside.
CDOT said while the road had been reopened, motorists may still see CDOT crews performing cleanup from the shoulder.
“I am incredibly proud of our team’s swift and dedicated work to safely reopen Loveland Pass after the recent landslide,” said Jessica Mykelbust, CDOT Denver Metro transportation director, in a statement. “Our crews’ expertise and tireless efforts ensured that we could restore access through this vital mountain corridor as quickly as possible, demonstrating our commitment to keeping Colorado’s roadways safe and open.”…