Jefferson County, CO – Westbound Interstate 70 at Genesee and Lookout Mountain has fully reopened Friday morning after being closed due to a vehicle fire, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
The closure, which began earlier in the morning, affected westbound lanes as emergency crews responded to extinguish the blaze and clear the scene. No injuries have been reported at this time.
According to officials, all lanes were reopened shortly after cleanup and inspection were completed. Drivers in the area had faced temporary slowdowns and detours during the response.
Authorities have not released details on what caused the fire but confirmed the incident was limited to a single vehicle. Motorists are advised to continue using caution when traveling through the Genesee and Lookout Mountain stretch, as residual congestion may persist during the morning commute.
This stretch of I-70 is a key route for mountain travel west of Denver, and any closure can significantly affect traffic heading toward ski and recreation areas.
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