A major snowstorm has caused significant travel disruptions on Interstate 70 in Colorado, coinciding with Thanksgiving travel. The eastbound lanes between Silverthorne and the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels have reopened after multiple closures, while Loveland Pass remains closed. The National Weather Service has warned of difficult travel conditions due to expected heavy snowfall in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
A structure fire at an Arvada storage facility near I-70 caused heavy smoke and visibility issues, injuring two firefighters. Over 40 firefighters from multiple departments responded, and the cause is under investigation.
The Kansas Highway Patrol has closed Interstate 70 in both directions between the Colorado state line and Colby due to low visibility from high winds and blowing dust, urging drivers to use caution and delay trips if possible. Cleanup of vehicle crashes blocking the roadway is underway, with no estimated time for reopening provided by the Kansas Department of Transportation.
A group of about 50 women were stranded on a ski bus for over 16 hours on Interstate 70 in Colorado due to a major snowstorm, running out of food and water. The bus, named the "Thera-Ski Bus," was stuck near mile marker 242 since midnight, with no indication of movement. The women sent an email seeking help and expressed frustration at the lack of road clearing. Despite the challenging situation, they remained in good spirits and were eventually towed off the interstate as the Colorado Department of Transportation deployed plows to clear the roads.
The Colorado Department of Transportation has closed multiple sections of Interstate 70 and other highways in the state's mountain corridor due to hazardous driving conditions caused by a winter storm. The closures are expected to last through Friday morning, affecting areas in the mountains, foothills, and the Denver metro area. Motorists should anticipate road closures on I-70, Interstate 25, and U.S. 285, and are advised to exercise caution while traveling in these areas.
Heavy snow and wind in Colorado's high country are expected to cause safety closures along Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 40 at Berthoud Pass through the weekend, with some areas expecting up to two feet of snow. The Colorado Department of Transportation advises drivers to avoid mountain travel if possible and be prepared for slick conditions, while the Colorado State Patrol warns of potential whiteout conditions and zero visibility. Westbound I-70 was temporarily closed due to multiple crashes, and CDOT encourages motorists to monitor road conditions using the COtrip tool and prepare for closures by packing essentials.
A snowy pileup involving several vehicles, including a jack-knifed semitrailer, shut down a portion of Interstate 70 in eastern Missouri as a winter storm moved through the area, causing visibility to drop to a half mile. The westbound section of the road was expected to remain closed for at least two hours, with no immediate word on injuries. The Missouri Department of Transportation attributed the slick roads to an overwhelming of their chemicals and plowing efforts by the storm.
A snowstorm in Colorado caused extensive traffic impacts on Interstate 70, with multiple crashes and spinouts leading to closures on both the westbound and eastbound lanes. A six-car and semi crash closed I-70 westbound at Ward Road, while I-70 eastbound was closed between Hidden Valley and Floyd Hill due to multiple spinouts and a commercial vehicle losing its trailer. Detouring on U.S. 40 was not advised, as vehicles were also stuck there. The snowstorm, which started in the mountains, brought several inches of snow to the area.
A snowy conditions-induced 18-car pileup on westbound Interstate 70 in western Colorado has led to the closure of the highway between Parachute and DeBeque. No information on injuries has been reported, but the snowfall is expected to continue, with Winter Weather Advisories in effect until Saturday morning and up to a foot of snow predicted in some mountain areas.
A truck became stuck under a bridge on westbound Interstate 70 in Colorado, causing a full closure of the westbound lanes. The oversized load caused damage to both the truck and the bridge, and it remains unclear how much damage was done to the underside of the bridge. Traffic was diverted to C470, and there is no estimate on when I-70 will reopen. No injuries were reported, and repairs to the road and bridge were scheduled.
Both directions of Interstate 70 in Licking County, Ohio, are closed near the State Route 310 interchange due to a "mass casualty incident" involving a reported collision between a tractor-trailer and a commercial bus, possibly a Greyhound bus. Multiple emergency personnel and medical helicopters have been dispatched to the scene, and patients have been transported to several area hospitals. The incident is classified as a level 3 mass casualty incident, indicating the potential for 10 or more injuries. The highway remains closed as authorities assess the situation.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 70 have reopened, but eastbound Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 6 are expected to remain closed overnight due to an actively burning wildfire near Wolcott, Colorado. The fire, known as the Eagle River Fire, has caused traffic disruptions, with detours in place and power outages expected in some areas. Firefighters and air firefighting resources are on the scene, and updates can be found on COTrip.org.
Eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near Hagerstown, Maryland, are closed after a construction crane toppled over near the Crystal Falls Drive overpass. A detour is in place, and authorities are responding to the incident. No further information is currently available.
At least three people have died and 14 others have been seriously injured after a Greyhound bus crashed into multiple commercial vehicles parked on an exit ramp on Interstate 70 in Illinois. The bus was traveling from Indianapolis to St. Louis, and the injured victims have been taken to the hospital for treatment. One lane on westbound I-70 has been reopened.
Three people were killed and at least 14 others were injured when a Greyhound bus heading to St. Louis crashed into three parked tractor-trailers on Interstate 70 near Highland, Illinois. The crash occurred on the westbound side of the highway, and the force of impact caused significant damage to the bus. The injured were transported to nearby hospitals, while the uninjured passengers were picked up by another bus. The exact details of the victims and the cause of the crash have not been released.
