I-70 reopens following rock slide in Glenwood Canyon

Interstate 70 closed in both directions near mile marker 123.5 for a rock slide in Glenwood Canyon that happened around 10 a.m. on Thursday. Eastbound travel opened around 11:30 a.m. The interstate completely reopened around 11:45 a.m.

The slide occurred on the outside westbound lane, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. The geohazards team is en route to further assess the slope above the roadway.

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This story will be updated.