JRP Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 Just a heads up if you're planning travel E/W thru Colorado on I70 soon. Due to the Grizzly Creek Wildfire I70 is closed in both directions between Glenwood Springs and Gypsum. The fire started right in the I70 median from sparks from a flat or chains dragging and within 10 mins engulfed the entire area. Its been closed for about 10 days as the fire grew from 5 acres to 30,000 acre on both sides of I70. Most local options have been closed also after truckers tried going over Independence Pass and other dirt roads to get around. The official detour routes are lengthy out of the way far south or far north. CDOT did announce today that they expect to have it back open sometime next week, pending fire fighting progress and weather. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 WOW, I bet the traffic on 50 is quite heavier. Quote 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 As a follow up, I-70 is open again per CoTrip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 As you're driving I-70 you may encounter some smoke. There are 3 fires going on near the interstate: around Fraser, Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction. Here's a good fire site for the U.S. for travelers.... lots of fires. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/?state=3 Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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