Arapahoe County, CO – Motorists traveling across eastern Colorado are facing major disruptions today after a crash forced the closure of Interstate 70 in both directions near Deer Trail.
According to the Colorado State Patrol, all eastbound and westbound lanes of I-70 are closed at milepost 324, located west of Deer Trail in Arapahoe County. The closure was announced just minutes ago, and drivers are being directed to use alternate routes as detours are currently in place.
The crash has created significant travel impacts along one of Colorado’s primary east-west corridors, affecting commuters, commercial drivers, and long-distance travelers passing through the region. Officials have not yet released details on injuries, the number of vehicles involved, or an estimated time for reopening.
Colorado State Patrol urges drivers to plan ahead and avoid the area if possible. Traffic conditions, delay estimates, and extended road closure updates are available through the Colorado Department of Transportation’s traveler information system at COtrip.org.
Drivers traveling between the Denver metro area and eastern Colorado or Kansas should expect extended delays and may need to reroute using secondary highways until the interstate reopens. Weather and traffic volume could further impact travel times throughout the day.
Authorities continue to respond to the scene, and additional updates are expected as conditions change and cleanup efforts progress. Motorists are reminded to slow down near detour routes and follow all posted signage and instructions from law enforcement.
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