All lanes reopen in both directions on I-70 between Silt and New Castle
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Update, 1:27 p.m. Friday: All lanes of Interstate 70 are open in both directions between Silt and New Castle, according to the Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority.
Drivers are urged to remain cautious as mud may still remain on the roadway.
Update, 4:31 p.m. Wednesday: The left lanes of Interstate 70 are open in both directions between Silt and New Castle, according to a Facebook post from the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is asking drivers to travel below the posted speed limit through the area because mud remains on the roadway.
Update, 6:29 a.m. Wednesday: Eastbound Interstate 70 has reopened between mile markers 97 and 105, with traffic limited to the left lane, according to the Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority.
Westbound I-70 remains closed through the area.
Highway 6 was open in both directions between mile markers 100 and 103 on Monday. Drivers should continue to use caution because of flooding, standing water and mud in the area.
Update, 11:22 p.m. Monday: Highway 6 has reopened in both directions between mile markers 100 and 103 in the Silt and New Castle area, according to the Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority.
Interstate 70 remains closed in both directions between mile markers 97 and 105 because of flooding.
Drivers should continue to use extreme caution in the area and should not attempt to drive through standing water or flooded sections of roadway.
Original: Interstate 70 is closed in both directions between Silt and New Castle due to flooding, according to the Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority.
The closure stretches from mile marker 97 to mile marker 105.
Standing water and mud have also been reported on Highway 6. Drivers should use extreme caution in the area and should not attempt to drive through flooded sections of roadway.
No estimated reopening time was immediately available.
The Post Independent wil continue to update this story.
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