03-07-2025
Crash, vehicle fire closes portion of I-70 in Colorado's high country
A crash and vehicle fire closed a portion of I-70 in Colorado's high country on Thursday afternoon. The Colorado Department of Transportation confirmed the vehicle fire closed westbound lanes of I-70 at mile marker 218 about 1:27 p.m. That's about a half mile west of Herman Gulch Road.
A vehicle fire closed westbound lanes of I-70 at mile marker 218.
CDOT
Eastbound I-70 was also closed west of the tunnels.
According to the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office, the preliminary investigation indicates a multi-vehicle crash has resulted in a vehicle fire.
Drivers are urged to take an alternate route due to what is being called an extended closure and backups.
