Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon is closed in both directions due to a rock slide just west of Grizzly Creek, CDOT reported the rockslide on Twitter around 1 a.m. Tuesday.<\/p>\n
There is no timeframe on when the road will be opened, but the Colorado State Patrol said expected the canyon to be closed \u201cmost of the day,\u201d according to a tweet about 5 a.m.\u00a0 Alternative routes are advised.<\/p>\n
It does not appear as if any vehicles were involved or that any injuries occurred. The highway is closed at the main Glenwood Springs exit 116 on the canyon\u2019s westside , and at Dotsero (MM 133) on the east side.<\/p>\n
In a Twitter post, the Colorado State Patrol said crews will be evaluating safety at daylight. It suggests an alternative route of Highway 131 (Wolcott) to Highway 40 (Steamboat Springs) to Highway 13 (Rifle).<\/p>\n
“Do not use Cottonwood Pass,” the tweet says.<\/p>\n
\nROAD CLOSURE
Glenwood Canyon is CLOSED in both directions due to large rockslide. Crews will be evaluating safety at daylight. Expect extended closure. Alt Route is HWY 131 (Wolcott) to HWY 40 (Steamboat) to HWY 13 (RIFLE). DO NOT USE Cottonwood Pass! pic.twitter.com\/Pg7iG9Lb6i<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 CSP Public Affairs (@CSP_News) February 5, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Cottonwood Pass and numerous other high-mountain passes are closed in the winter, including state Highway 82 over Independence Pass east of Aspen.<\/p>\n
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