Eastbound I-70 Denver West opens after bridge was struck by commercial vehicle
Travel Advisory
Jefferson County - Eastbound Interstate 70 under the Denver West bridge fully re-opened shortly before 11 a.m. today following a thorough structure inspection. The Denver West bridge re-opened as well, but the right lane of the southbound bridge deck will be closed for an extended period.
A commercial vehicle struck one of the girders of the Denver West bridge over I-70 around 6 a.m., causing a full closure of eastbound I-70 and the bridge as a safety precaution. Following today’s inspection, CDOT bridge engineers found minor damage to one of multiple girders supporting the bridge. After determining the structure is safe, crews have re-opened eastbound I-70. The damage will be repaired under an emergency contract in the coming weeks.
CDOT will monitor the bridge to ensure its safety until repairs are made.
