GCSO: Interstate 70 closed between Rulison and West Rifle due to fire

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Garfield County Sheriff’s Office

July 22, 2024, 3:43 p.m. – Interstate 70 closed between mile markers 81 and 87 (West Rifle exit to Rulison) due to brush fire.

July 22, 2024, 3:25 p.m. – Colorado River Fire Rescue (CRFR) crews along with Grand Valley Fire Protection District and Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit are on the scene of multiple fires along I-70 starting at mile marker 87 westbound. I-70 westbound (West Rifle exit) is closed. Please stay away from the frontage roads and avoid the area.

A brush fire burns along Interstate 70 in-between Rulison and West Rifle.
GCSO: Interstate 70 closed between Rulison and West Rifle due to fire

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

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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

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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.

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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.