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I-70 west of Eagle

Postby saddlesore » 08 02, 2021 •  [Post 1]

Those that plan on going on I-70 thru the canyon west of Dotsero in Colorado should note that I-70 thru canyon is closed. A. humongous mud and rock slide that came off the burn scar has closed both lanes. CDOT estimating it may take weeks to clear.
Presently traffic is rerouted up CO rt 9 from Dillon to Kremmling, to reach I-40, then over to Craig and then south on CO-13 to Rifle Probably about a 150 mile detour.

This could affect archery hunters traveling thru and may even reach into muzzle loader season
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Re: I-70 west of Eagle

Postby Lefty » 08 02, 2021 •  [Post 2]

Sister In Law got flooded near Provo.

We had a cool downpour, .30 in less than 20 minutes. Hope some fires were put out
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Re: I-70 west of Eagle

Postby >>>---WW----> » 08 03, 2021 •  [Post 3]

Actually, the detour is 220 miles. My wife went into town (Craig) yesterday to get gas for the car. Apparently the traffic through town has caused a gas shortage. She had to go to several different stations before she finally found one that wasn't out.
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Re: I-70 west of Eagle

Postby saddlesore » 08 03, 2021 •  [Post 4]

I read today because of all ,they have gas shortages in Kremmling, Steamboat ,Craig and Meeker
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Re: I-70 west of Eagle

Postby Elkhntr08 » 08 04, 2021 •  [Post 5]

Dang! We went through there less than a month ago on the way to Reno, pulling a 40’ 5th. Glad it was solid back then.
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Re: I-70 west of Eagle

Postby saddlesore » 08 11, 2021 •  [Post 6]

Surprise.On the 4 o'clock news, Polis was on there saying he was sure I-70 would be open this coming Saturday. Just on the 6 o"clock news they said limited opening.So I am guessing maybe one lane in each direction.
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