A large snowstorm swept through Colorado on Wednesday morning, causing countless crashes and shutting down several major highways.
The most significant shutdown is a 160 mile closure of Interstate 70, between Aurora and the Colorado/Kansas state line (Mile marker 292 to 448).
In addition to I-70 closures, Colorado DOT also announced the following:
I-25 closed in both directions from Wellington to the Wyoming border (Milemarker 276-298) at 6:46 a.m.
US 6 Clear Creek Canyon closed from Golden to CO 119 due to accidents and rockslide reported at 7:34 a.m.
US 24 is closed in both directions from Colorado Springs – Limon (Milemarker 321-376) due to adverse conditions at 10:41 a.m.
US 40 closed in both directions from Kit Carson to Limon (Milemarker 387-445) due to adverse conditions at 10:22 a.m.
CO 14 closed in both directions at Sterling (Milemarker 232-260) to due adverse weather conditions at 9:46 a.m.
US 287 closed in both directions, Ted’s Place – Wyoming state line (Milemarker 356-385) at 6:32am.
US 85 closed in both directions from Ault to Wyoming (Milemarker 279-309) due to adverse conditions at 8:08 a.m.
CO 86 closed in both directions Elizabeth – I-70 (Milemarker 15-59) due to adverse conditions at 10:35 a.m.
All CMV must chain up on I-25 in both directions at Monument Hill (Milemarker 160-174)
The Colorado State Patrol asked drivers to stay off the road is possible, and tweeted that emergency vehicles are also stuck in the storm.
We beg you to stay off the roads. Emergency equip. is also stuck. Roads are beginning to close as well. pic.twitter.com/LwtRZagEjk
— CSP Castle Rock (@CSP_CastleRock) March 23, 2016
Update (3/24/2016).
Several highways have partially reopened, including a portion of Interstate 70. Check up Colorado Dot’s Travel Alert website for real time updates.