5.19.24, 8:48 a.m. – Between Satank Road (2 miles west of Mulford) and Dakota Court (Catherine) from Mile Point 11.6 to Mile Point 15.5. Lanes closed due to a mud slide. See CDOT map for detour(s). The two right lanes are closed eastbound and the two left lanes are closed westbound.
4-18-24 Numerous agencies are involved in an interoperability training. You may see increased law enforcement presence in the area of Parachute. This is a training drill only, unless additional instruction follows.
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.Â
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.
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
2.16.24, 1:25 p.m. – the secure status has been lifted from Sopris Elementary. Emergency crews are still in the area of Parkwood Lane.
2.16.24, 11:36 a.m. – Sopris Elementary has been placed in secure for law enforcement activity in a nearby neighborhood. At this time the issue is contained to a specific residence on Parkwood Lane.
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
UPDATE 2.8.24, 8:32 a.m. – Today at 8:43 AM, Google reported a 5 min delay Eastbound. Between Exit 119: No Name and Exit 121: Grizzly Creek (1 mile east of No Name) from Mile Point 120 to Mile Point 120.5. The left lane is closed due to a crash. Slower speeds are advised.
2.8.24, 6:25 a.m. – I-70 is closed at mile-marker 116 eastbound, main Glenwood exit, due to an accident in Glenwood Canyon.
12.8.23, 2:41 p.m. – Between exit 114: West Glenwood (Glenwood Springs) and Exit 129: Bair Ranch (7 miles west of Dotsero) from Mile Point 116 to Mile Point 126. Road closed expect delays due to a crash.
Comment: Pileup eastbound at Hanging Lake Tunnel. I-70 closed at Glenwood Springs.
Check CDOT cotrip for closures for updates when traveling.