A mud storm that’s severely limiting visibility has compelled the closure of westbound lanes of Interstate 70 for about 5 miles.
The lanes are closed from Exit 304 for Colorado 79 and Bennett via Exit 299 for Manila Highway close to Watkins, in accordance with a tweet from the Colorado Division of Transportation.
#I70 westbound: Highway closed resulting from security considerations between Exit 304 – CO 79; Bennett and Exit 299 – Manila Highway. Low visibility, visitors will exit at Manila Rd. and reenter freeway. https://t.co/VO3PB8OCrd
— Colorado Division of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) May 5, 2023
The closure comes amid a mud storm warning for the freeway in Watkins, Bennett and Strasburg that lasts till 5:45 p.m. The warning says there may be close to zero visibility due to blowing mud and that the visibility drawback might make journey life-threatening.
⚠️Very harmful state of affairs alongside I-70 close to Bennett! ⚠️Don’t journey this space.
If ever caught in blowing mud, pull over to the facet of the highway. Higher but: Decelerate, and even cease should you can earlier than getting into the mud! #COwx https://t.co/lx1qcLFriV pic.twitter.com/HT2NeYwOnG
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) May 5, 2023
Whereas eastbound lanes nonetheless are open, slower speeds are suggested. Motorists ought to try and cease if potential earlier than getting into the mud cloud. If that’s not potential, they need to pull over as quickly as they’re in a position.
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