GarCo911: Eastbound I-70 closed in Glenwood Canyon due to fire

Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority

7.12.24, 2:50 p.m.: GarCo911: I-70 is open between mile markers 124-133, west of Hanging Lake to Dotsero, in both lanes.

7.12.24, 2:30 p.m.: GarCo911: I-70 westbound is open between mile markers 124-133, west of Hanging Lake to Dotsero. East bound lanes remain closed.

7.12.24, 2:18 p.m.: Glenwood Springs Fire Department: At approximately 1:27 p.m., we were called to a reported vehicle fire on the eastbound lanes of I-70 in the Glenwood Canyon. Upon arrival, crews found the fire had spread to vegetation in the median. Firefighters immediately began extinguishment efforts. The fire has been knocked down. Crews are working to extinguish any remaining hot spots.

7.12.24, 1:43 p.m.: Interstate 70 is closed between mile-markers 124 and 133, both directions, west of Hanging Lake to Dotsero, due to a fire.

GarCo911: Eastbound I-70 closed in Glenwood Canyon due to fire

Garco911: 114 S Roundabout is open in all directions, Glenwood Springs

5.22.24, 5:45 p.m. – I-70 is open at mile marker 114 all directions, and at the 114 S roundabout (Gilstrap Ct/ Midland Ave).

5.22.24, 12:59 p.m. – (City Road) is closed at 114 S Roundabout all directions, Gilstrap ct/ Midland Ave Glenwood Springs, due to an accident. Use the 116 Main Glenwood exit.

Garco911: 114 S Roundabout is open in all directions, Glenwood Springs

Garco911: I-70 is open mile-marker 116 EB, Glenwood Springs. WB mile-marker 133, Dotsero remains closed.

Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority

5.16.24, 4:37 p.m. – I-70 is open mile-marker 116 EB, Glenwood Springs. WB mile-marker 133, Dotsero remains closed.

5.16.24, 2:56 p.m. – I-70 is closed between mile-markers 116-133 WB, Glenwood Springs to Dotsero, due to a vehicle fire.

Garco911: I-70 is open mile-marker 116 EB, Glenwood Springs. WB mile-marker 133, Dotsero remains closed.

CDOT: Interstate 70 open in both directions in Glenwood Canyon

Colorado Department of Transportation

March 7, 11:32 a.m. – Statewide — Eastbound Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon has reopened after a safety closure, due to a rockslide at mile point 123.5. The slide came down onto the outside westbound lane. All lanes were closed as a safety precaution. One lane of westbound I-70 is anticipated to reopen shortly. CDOT’s Geohazards team is en route to further assess the slope above the roadway. 

The slide took place at approximately 10 a.m. this morning, and is located between Grizzly Creek (exit 121) and Hanging Lake (exit 125). The slide is located east of Glenwood Springs. See below for more photos. The slide is mostly rock. Crews immediately began clearing the slide with prepositioned equipment and are making good progress on clearing the roadway. CDOT anticipates crews will be able to quickly clear the slide from the roadway. An alternate route is not recommended at this time.

Rockslide on westbound I-70 Glenwood Canyon on March 7, 2024.
Rockslide on westbound I-70 Glenwood Canyon on March 7, 2024.
Rockslide on westbound I-70 Glenwood Canyon on March 7, 2024.

March 7, 2024, 11:36 a.m. – Interstate 70 has reopened to traffic in both directions.

March 7, 2024, 10:37 a.m. – Interstate 70 eastbound/westbound is closed due to a rockslide that occurred between exit 123 – Shoshone and Exit 125 – Hanging Lake. Road closed between MM 116 (Glenwood Springs) and MM 133 (Dotsero) expect delays

CDOT: Interstate 70 open in both directions in Glenwood Canyon