Glenwood Springs Police Department

GarCo911: Eastbound I-70 is open at Glenwood Springs

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Colorado Department of Transportation

Map showing the location of eastbound Interstate 70 closure near Glenwood Springs.

April 24, 2025, 10:10 a.m. – Interstate 70 eastbound lanes are closed near Glenwood Springs with detours in place for commuters. It is not known when the interstate will open for eastbound travelers. At approximately 8 a.m. a commercial vehicle hauling cattle crashed onto its side and blocked both eastbound lanes of traffic near Mile Point 116, just west of the Grand Avenue exit. For local traffic, I-70 eastbound remains open up to Exit 114, West Glenwood. Colorado Department of Transportation, Glenwood Springs Police, and other first responder agencies are on the scene.

Commuters are urged to proceed with caution along the detour routes listed below.

Northern alternate route

To use the northern alternate route, eastbound commuters will take Colorado Highway 13 in Rifle north to Craig. In Craig, turn east on US highway 40 to Steamboat Springs. Just outside of Steamboat Springs, take either CO 131 south and back on to I70 or US 40 and continue east. 

Southern alternate route

To use the southern alternate route, eastbound motorists from the Grand Junction area can travel on US 50 US 285 through Gunnison, and continue to Denver and areas nearby. Note: Cottonwood Pass on CO 306 is still closed for the season and not a viable alternative route.

Glenwood Springs Police Department

April 24, 2025, 9:31 a.m. – Glenwood Springs Police Department: Exit 114 is open.
Exit 116, all lanes remain closed due to an accident involving a semi carrying cattle. No estimated time of reopening. Detour in place north via Rifle CO-13 to Craig US-40 & South Clifton/Montrose US-50 to Leadville US-24.

Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority

April 24, 2025, 2:13 p.m. – Eastbound I-70 is open at Glenwood Springs.

April 24, 2025, 9:40 a.m. – Eastbound Interstate 70 remains closed at mile marker 114, West Glenwood exit, and has moved back to eastbound mile marker 116, the main Glenwood Springs exit.

April 24, 2025, 8:08 a.m. – Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed at mile marker 114, West Glenwood exit, due to an accident.

GarCo911: Eastbound I-70 is open at Glenwood Springs

Glenwood Police: Avoid bike path near 8th Street

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Glenwood Springs Police Department

11.6.24, 1:02 p.m. – UPDATE: Scene all clear.

11.6.24, 12:44 p.m. – Police activity on the Roaring Fork River bike path near 8th street. Please avoid the area. Follow Glenwood Police Department on Facebook at cogs.us/police. For emergencies, dial 911.

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Actividad policial en el sendero para bicicletas Roaring Fork cerca de la calle 8. Por favor, evite la zona.

Actualización: 1:02pm escena despejada.

Glenwood Police: Avoid bike path near 8th Street

GSPD: Gas leak secured near 6th and Pine streets in Glenwood Springs

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Glenwood Springs Police Department

October 28, 2024, 3:22 p.m.: Update: The gas line has been secured. All evacuation and shelter-in-place orders have been lifted. Crews will continue working in the area, so please avoid 6th Street between Maple and Olive.

ACTUALIZACIÓN 3:22 p.m.: La línea de gas ha sido asegurada. Todas las órdenes de evacuación y de refugio en el lugar han sido levantadas. Las cuadrillas continuarán trabajando en el área, por lo que se recomienda evitar la calle 6, entre Maple y Olive.

October 28, 2024, 2:36 p.m.: – Our team is responding to a ruptured gas line near 6th Street and Pine Street. Black Hills Energy is also on scene and actively working to control the leak. For public safety, the area east of Maple Street is under a combination of Shelter in Place and Evacuation Orders. This includes the Hot Springs Pool, Hotel Colorado, and Yampah Vapor Caves.

We advise all residents and businesses to follow instructions from emergency personnel on site. Please avoid the area to ensure the safety of all responders and residents.

Further updates will be provided as the situation evolves.

Nuestro equipo está respondiendo a una ruptura de línea de gas cerca de la Calle 6 y la Calle Pine. Black Hills Energy también está en el lugar y trabajando activamente para controlar la fuga. Para la seguridad pública, el área al este de la Calle Maple está bajo una combinación de órdenes de Refugiarse en el Lugar y de Evacuación. Esto incluye las instalaciones de Hot Springs Pool, Hotel Colorado y Yampah Vapor Caves.

Aconsejamos a todos los residentes y negocios seguir las instrucciones del personal de emergencia en el sitio. Por favor, eviten la zona para garantizar la seguridad de todos los respondientes y residentes.

Se proporcionarán más actualizaciones a medida que evolucione la situación.

GSPD: Gas leak secured near 6th and Pine streets in Glenwood Springs

GSPD: New alarming social media posts regarding schools

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Glenwood Springs Police Department

Glenwood Springs Police Department Alert, September 12, 2024, 9:01 a.m. – The Glenwood Springs Police Department has been made aware of new alarming social media posts regarding schools in valley and throughout the state/ country. At this time, we have not found any evidence to substantiate a credible threat to our schools or students. We will continue working with our local schools. There will be additional police presence in or around the schools to ensure the safety of the students and staff.

Alerta del Departamento de Policía de Glenwood Springs, 12 de septiembre:

El Departamento de Policía de Glenwood Springs ha sido informado de nuevas publicaciones alarmantes en las redes sociales con respecto a las escuelas en el valle y en todo el estado/país. En este momento, no hemos encontrado ninguna evidencia que corrobore una amenaza creíble para nuestras escuelas o estudiantes. Continuaremos trabajando con nuestras escuelas locales. Habrá presencia policial adicional dentro o alrededor de las escuelas para garantizar la seguridad de los estudiantes y el personal.

GSPD: New alarming social media posts regarding schools

GSPD: Investigation of social media posts

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Glenwood Springs Police Department

Sept. 9, 2024, 8:16 a.m. – The Glenwood Springs Police Department has been made aware, via social media of alarming posts to schools in valley and throughout the state/ country. We have not found any evidence to substantiate a credible threat to our schools or students. GSPD as well as numerous departments throughout the state are working with our school districts and will have additional police presence in or around the schools.

El Departamento de Policía de Glenwood Springs ha sido informado, a través de las redes sociales, de publicaciones alarmantes en escuelas en el valle y en todo el estado/país. No hemos encontrado ninguna evidencia que corrobore una amenaza creíble para nuestras escuelas o estudiantes. GSPD, así como numerosos departamentos en todo el estado, están trabajando con nuestros distritos escolares y tendrán presencia policial adicional en o alrededor de las escuelas.

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GSPD: Sopris Elementary lifted secure status

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Glenwood Springs Police Department

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.

The secure status is a cautionary measure only.

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GSPD: Sopris Elementary lifted secure status