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March 22, 2023, 10:53 a.m. – I-70 is open at mile-marker 116 EB, Glenwood Springs. Please drive with care.
March 22, 2023, 10:01 a.m. – I-70 is closed at mile-marker 116 EB, Glenwood Springs, for a safety closure. There are multiple accidents along I-70. Please drive with care.
March 1, 2023, 10:07 a.m. – We have been made aware that this morning the Aspen School District has received a similar threat to the one they received last Wednesday. According to law enforcement, this appears to be the same message or recording that was previously determined to be a hoax. Out of an abundance of caution, there will be increased law enforcement presence at our schools today, and we will be ready to implement safety protocols if needed. We are working very closely with law enforcement agencies today regarding this situation and will share any updates if we have them.
You can learn more about our approach to school safety by reading our emergency and crisis information guide for parents online.
2.24.23, 3:06 p.m. – County Road 320, southwest of Rifle, is open between mile markers 10 and 10.5 in both directions.
2.24.23, 3:36 a.m. – County Road 320 is closed between mile markers 10 – 10.5 both directions, southwest of Rifle, due to an accident.
2.22.23, 4:58 pm – Snow squall warning until 5:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Slow down or delay travel! Be ready for a sudden drop to near zero visibility and icy roads in heavy snow.
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Snow Squall Warning for…southwestern Eagle County in west central Colorado…
northwestern Pitkin County in west central Colorado…
northeastern Mesa County in west central Colorado…
southeastern Garfield County in west central Colorado…
* Until 530 PM MST.
* At 456 PM MST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from near Gypsum to 21 miles east of Collbran, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD…Flash freeze on roads. Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than one-quarter mile. Wind gusts greater than 50 mph could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
SOURCE…Radar and webcams.
IMPACT…Dangerous and life-threatening travel conditions are expected to develop rapidly in the warning area.
This includes the following highways:
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 110 and 154.
Colorado 82 between mile markers 1 and 21.
Colorado 131 between mile markers 3 and 4.
Colorado 133 between mile markers 59 and 68.
Locations impacted include…Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Gypsum, Carbondale, Basalt, Dotsero, Cattle Creek, El Jebel, Emma and Shoshone.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Wet roadways will quickly freeze. Black ice will cause roads, bridges, and overpasses to become slick and dangerous. Slow down and be prepared for a sudden loss of traction.
Slow down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden whiteout conditions.
SNOW SQUALL…OBSERVED
SNOW SQUALL IMPACT…SIGNIFICANT
All schools are currently being released from SECURE status. The valley law enforcement issue has been determined to no longer present an issue to our district.
Specifically this issue was in response to a threat originating in Roaring Fork School District that could have impacted Garfield Re-2. The safety of your students is the top priority and Garfield Re-2 went to secure as a precautionary measure only due to advice upon law enforcement.
All students and staff are safe. We are grateful for all of our local law enforcement partners and we appreciate your patience and understanding.
Again, ALL SCHOOLS ARE CLEAR and the SECURE has been lifted.
If you have questions, please contact 970-665-7300.
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Todas las escuelas están siendo liberadas actualmente del estado SEGURO. Se ha determinado que el problema de la aplicación de la ley del valle ya no representa un problema para nuestro distrito.
Específicamente, este problema fue en respuesta a una amenaza que se originó en el distrito escolar de Roaring Fork y que podría haber afectado a Garfield Re-2. La seguridad de sus estudiantes es la máxima prioridad y Garfield Re-2 se aseguró como medida de precaución solo debido a los consejos de las fuerzas del orden.
Todos los estudiantes y el personal están a salvo. Estamos agradecidos por todos nuestros socios locales encargados de hacer cumplir la ley y apreciamos su paciencia y comprensión.
Una vez más, TODAS LAS ESCUELAS ESTÁN DESPEJADAS y se ha levantado el SEGURO.
Si tiene pregun
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A lockdown is currently activated at GSHS. All other Glenwood Springs and Carbondale schools are on Secure per law enforcement.
The safety and security of your child is our top priority. We are actively responding to the situation and collaborating with emergency responders. We will share more information as we get it.
At this time, we ask that parents stay where they are and remain available to receive updates and instructions as needed. You can learn more about our approach to school safety by reading our emergency and crisis information guide for parents here.
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Un Lockdown (cierre de emergencia) está actualmente activado en GSHS. Todas las demás escuelas de Glenwood Springs y Carbondale están en “Secure” de acuerdo a las autoridades.
La seguridad y la protección de su hijo es nuestra principal prioridad. Estamos respondiendo activamente a la situación y colaborando con los servicios de emergencia. Compartiremos más información a medida que la obtengamos.
En este momento, les pedimos a los padres que se queden donde están y estén disponibles para recibir actualizaciones e instrucciones según sea necesario. Puede obtener más información sobre nuestro enfoque de la seguridad escolar leyendo nuestra guía de información sobre emergencias y crisis para padres aquí.
The Secure Action in Carbondale and Basalt Schools has been lifted. All schools have returned to normal operations. Carbondale law enforcement believes this may have been a “swatting” incident, meaning a bogus threat that occurs when someone makes a prank call to police claiming an emergency and provides a real address for officers to respond to.
We always take any possible threat seriously. As these situations are distressing and strip away the sense of security in our schools and communities, we ask that you help us raise awareness about swatting. Please also continue to report any concerning information to school administrators, law enforcement, or through Safe to Tell.
We know that situations like this are frightening for staff, students, and parents alike. The safety of students and staff is our first priority, which is why we implement our protocols whenever there is any possible threat to safety. You can learn more about our approach to school safety by reading our emergency and crisis information guide for parents.
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La Acción “Secure” en las Escuelas de Carbondale y Basalt ha sido levantada. Todas las escuelas han vuelto al funcionamiento normal. La policía de Carbondale cree que se trataba de un incidente “swatting”, es decir, una amenaza falsa que se produce cuando alguien hace una llamada de broma a la policía alegando una emergencia y proporciona una dirección real para que los oficiales respondan.
Siempre nos tomamos en serio cualquier posible amenaza. Dado que estas situaciones son angustiosas y eliminan la sensación de seguridad en nuestras escuelas y comunidades, le pedimos que nos ayude a crear conciencia sobre los swatting. También continúe informando cualquier información preocupante a los administradores escolares, a las fuerzas del orden público o a través de Safe to Tell.
Sabemos que situaciones como esta son aterradoras para el personal, los estudiantes y los padres por igual. La seguridad de los estudiantes y el personal es nuestra primera prioridad, por lo que implementamos nuestros protocolos cada vez que existe una posible amenaza a la seguridad. Puede obtener más información sobre nuestro enfoque de la seguridad escolar leyendo nuestra guía de información sobre emergencias y crisis para padres aquí.
February 16, 2023, 4:44 p.m., – I-70 is open at MM116, Glenwood Canyon.
February 16, 2023, 2:04 p.m. – Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed at mile marker 116, Glenwood Canyon, due to an accident.
February 16, 2023, 2:24 p.m. – I-70 EB, closed, MP 116, due to a jack-knifed CMV in Glenwood Canyon, no estimated time of reopening.
2.16.23, 10:40 a.m. – Crews are working to safely remove the commercial motor vehicle (semi truck). Motorists should expect delays traveling through the canyon.
2.15.23, 10:15 p.m. – STATEWIDE – Crews have reopened both westbound lanes on I-70 in Glenwood Canyon and one eastbound lane between exit 133 (Dotsero) and exit 116 (Glenwood Springs) after cleaning up a commercial motor vehicle crash earlier in the day. One lane eastbound will remain closed overnight until crews can remove the remainder of the wreckage in the morning.
If motorists need an alternate route, CDOT recommends using the southern alternate route (more info below). The route will add several hours of travel time. CDOT continues to strongly advise against using the northern alternate route, due to powerful winter weather conditions and road closures. All updates will continue to post to COtrip.org. More pictures will be posted on the CDOT Facebook page as they become available.
One commercial motor vehicle was involved in the crash, which took place today at the same location as a CMV crash and extended closure on Jan. 30. The crash took place at approximately 4:15 p.m. The tractor-trailer crashed while traveling westbound, west of Hanging Lake Tunnel. Speed is being investigated as a factor in the crash. Speed limits were lowered in Glenwood Canyon today during winter weather conditions and a slick roadway surface.
CDOT strongly advises motorists to check weather and travel conditions before using the southern alternate route. It is very important to check COtrip.org and weather forecasts before traveling. Smartphone users can also use CDOT’s free COtrip Planner mobile app. Drivers should anticipate additional traffic on the route.
To use the southern alternate route, westbound motorists from the Denver metro area can travel on US 285 to US 50, and continue west to Grand Junction. Travelers on I-70 can use CO 9 to US 285 south to US 50, or use CO 91 southwest to US 24 to US 50. Eastbound motorists traveling from the Grand Junction area can use US 50 east to US 285 and continue to Denver and areas nearby.
2.15.23, 10:36 p.m. – I-70 is open between mile markers 133 to 116 both directions, Dotsero to Glenwood Springs.
STATEWIDE – A safety closure is in place for Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon for eastbound and westbound traffic due to a commercial vehicle crash. The closure is in place between exit 133 (Dotsero) and exit 116 (Glenwood Springs) and is expected to last for several hours. The commercial motor vehicle crash is located at Mile Point 124.6, east of Glenwood Springs, and requires coordinated removal operations. If motorists need an alternate route, CDOT recommends using the southern alternate route (more info below). The route will add several hours of travel time. CDOT strongly advises against using the northern alternate route, due to powerful winter weather conditions and road closures. All updates will continue to post to COtrip.org. More pictures will be posted on the CDOT Facebook page as they become available.
One commercial motor vehicle was involved in the crash, which took place today at the same location as a CMV crash and extended closure on Jan. 30. The crash took place at approximately 4:15pm. The tractor-trailer crashed while traveling westbound, west of Hanging Lake Tunnel. Speed is being investigated as a factor in the crash. Speed limits were lowered in Glenwood Canyon today during winter weather conditions and a slick roadway surface.
Crews are working to clear the vehicle, which was carrying canned beverages. It is possible crews will be able to reopen the roadway this evening with one lane of traffic in each direction. This will depend on how removal operations go and weather conditions. The scene is being evaluated to see if there was a hazardous materials spill. The only hazardous material identified so far is the diesel used to power the vehicle.
CDOT strongly advises motorists to check weather and travel conditions before using the southern alternate route. It is very important to check COtrip.org and weather forecasts before traveling. Smartphone users can also use CDOT’s free COtrip Planner mobile app. Drivers should anticipate additional traffic on the route.
To use the southern alternate route, westbound motorists from the Denver metro area can travel on US 285 to US 50, and continue west to Grand Junction. Travelers on I-70 can use CO 9 to US 285 south to US 50, or use CO 91 southwest to US 24 to US 50. Eastbound motorists traveling from the Grand Junction area can use US 50 east to US 285 and continue to Denver and areas nearby.
2.15.23, 4:54 p.m. – I-70 closed both directions in Glenwood Canyon, mile post 116 to mile post 133, due to rollover semi. Expect extended closure. Available detours: US-50, CO-91, US-24, US-285.
2.15.23, 4:16 p.m. – Interstate 70 is closed between mile markers 116 and 133 in both directions, Glenwood Canyon, due to an accident.
2.14.23, 12:13 p.m. – I-70 is open at mile marker 116 eastbound, Glenwood Springs and Glenwood Canyon.
2.14.23, 11:07 a.m. – Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed at mile marker 116, Glenwood Canyon, due to an accident.
2.2.23, 2 a.m. – I-70 is open at mile marker 85 to 87 both directions, West Rifle area.
2.2.23, 1:26 a.m. – I-70 is closed at mile-marker 85 to 87 both directions, West Rifle Area, to clear elk herd from highway.