I-70 closed in Jeffco because of damage to overpass

Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed successful some directions astatine Denver West arsenic roadworthy crews repair an overpass damaged by a crash.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office besides reported the Denver West overpass is besides closed. The overpass is adjacent the Colorado Mills buying mall.

The interstate’s eastbound lanes successful that country are expected to beryllium closed each time arsenic inspections and repairs are made, the Lakewood Police Department tweeted. Eastbound postulation was to beryllium diverted astatine Colfax Avenue.

Major postulation delays are expected and the Colorado Department of Transportation suggested motorists find alternate routes.

I-70 is closed successful some directions astatine Denver West. Police are responding to the country for imaginable structural harm to the Denver West overpass. Overpass is besides closed. pic.twitter.com/bLgai7XZTV

— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) September 23, 2021