Interstate 70 reopened near Glenwood Springs after semi crash, diesel spill
DENVER (KDVR) — Eastbound Interstate 70 was closed Saturday evening after a trailer was separated from a semi-truck during a crash, prompting a hazmat response.
Garfield County 911 posted on X about the incident just before 5 p.m. and said the closure was impacting traffic on the eastbound side between mile points 116 and 124.
At 7:22 p.m., CDOT said the road was reopened to traffic.
Colorado State Patrol told FOX31 that only the truck was involved, and said the trailer had separated from the truck during a crash.
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The crash resulted in a diesel spill, which CSP said prompted the closure of eastbound I-70. Hazmat crews were on the scene.
Traffic was visibly backed up on CDOT cameras.
Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed Saturday evening after a trailer was separated from a semi-truck, prompting a hazmat response. (Colorado Department of Transportation) Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed Saturday evening after a trailer was separated from a semi-truck, prompting a hazmat response. (Colorado Department of Transportation) Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed Saturday evening after a trailer was separated from a semi-truck, prompting a hazmat response. (Colorado Department of Transportation) Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed Saturday evening after a trailer was separated from a semi-truck, prompting a hazmat response. (Colorado Department of Transportation)
Just after 6 p.m., some travelers could be seen standing outside of their vehicles.
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