September 20, 2024

Two semis collide shutting down I-70 near Edwards

Steve Smith

Two semis collide shutting down I-70 near Edwards

A stretch of Colorado's Interstate 70 between Eagle and Edwards is shut down after two semis collided overnight. The crash happened early Friday morning, impacting eastbound I-70 between Exit 163 (Edwards) and Exit 167 (Avon).

The big picture: The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) expects the closure to last most of the day. There are no updates yet on the condition of the drivers.

Why it matters: This stretch of I-70 is a vital corridor for truckers and commercial traffic moving through the region.

The Colorado Department of Transportation has advised drivers to plan alternative routes.
Crews are on-site working to clear the wreckage and assess damages.

What's next: Authorities have not given a timeline for when the highway will reopen. Any subsequent details will be provided as the situation develops, according to a Colorado Department of Transportation update.

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