NEW CASTLE, CO — Westbound lanes of Interstate 70 are closed Sunday night between New Castle and Silt following a mudslide and heavy flooding in the area.
The closure, which was announced around 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, begins at Mile Point 101 in New Castle.
Commuters are being detoured onto US Highway 6 and the local frontage road. Authorities state there is currently no estimated time for the interstate to reopen.
Drivers are encouraged to check the latest road conditions and closure updates by visiting COtrip.org or using the COtrip Planner app.
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