Tuesday March 9, 2010
Glenwood Canyon remains closed, and there is no specific date when the highway will be open.
A rock slide on Sunday night at midnight sent boulders weighing several tons crashing into Interstate 70. The rocks fell on a section near Hanging Lake Tunnel, at mile marker 125.
There were no injuries, but officials with the Colorado Department of Transportation estimate that it will take three months and more than 1.5 million dollars to fix the damage.
Geologists say the surrounding cliffs at the site hold more boulders about to fall. Those rocks will have to be stabilized before repair work can begin.
Local news will keep you informed of any updates, but it looks like a five to six hour drive around the canyon will be required to reach the Front Range.
U.S. 40 north and then back toward Denver is one route.
If heading south, U.S. highways 285, 50 and 160 are possible, but it’s best to check the conditions online at the CDOT website. Just Google COTRIP, and stay tuned to local news.
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