These Colorado roads are closed due to heavy mountain snow

Samantha Jarpe
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DENVER (KDVR) — Heavy snow and strong winds swept across the Colorado high country on Sunday, causing slippery roads and poor visibility. Some roads have been closed by the Colorado Department of Transportation for safety and other reasons.

CDOT announced Saturday that safety closures were likely to occur through Sunday due to the impending storm, especially along the Interstate 70 corridor.

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The National Weather Service said there were some indications that the heaviest snow could impact the I-70 corridor. This, paired with high winds, could cause whiteout conditions and zero visibility in places. CDOT said drivers should be ready for slick conditions through the mountains and make sure their vehicles are ready to face the storm.

FOX31 will provide updates throughout the day as changes occur.

Road closures in Colorado

The following roads are closed as of Monday at 6:30 a.m.:

  • I-25 southbound: Road closed at Exit 96: Minnequa Avenue (Pueblo) at Mile Point 96. Road closed expect delays due to a crash. Detour in place. Slower speeds are advised.

  • U.S. Highway 6 in both directions: Road closed between Mile Point 222 and I-70; Loveland Pass (3 to 10 miles east of Keystone) from Mile Point 222 to Mile Point 228.7. Road closed expect delays due to safety concerns.

*Hazmat vehicles are to stage at Eisenhower Tunnel and will be run at the top of the hour or as traffic allows.

Roads that were previously listed have since been reopened.

CDOT encourages people to use its website COtrip to check on up-to-date road and traffic conditions.

The passenger vehicle traction law was in effect for many roads in the high country. The law requires that all passenger vehicles driving on designated roads have adequate vehicle traction.

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