A fireplace below an Interstate 70 overpass compelled authorities to close down the westbound lanes at Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada, in response to Arvada police.
The “obvious hearth” was reported below the bridge at Clear Creek, police mentioned in an announcement. The westbound lanes had been shut down round 3 p.m. and westbound site visitors should exit at Wadsworth Boulevard, which is Exit 269A.
Arvada Police aiding in closing westbound I-70 @ Wadsworth, obvious hearth below the bridge at Clear Creek. You could exit at Wadsworth. Bridge have to be inspected previous to reopening.
— Arvada Police (@ArvadaPolice) December 18, 2022
The bridge shall be inspected for structural integrity earlier than the interstate is reopened, police mentioned. It was not instantly clear how lengthy that might take.