Interstate 70

Heavy rain pummeled the Midwest, causing flooding, washed-out roads, and record river crests like the White River in Anderson, Indiana. Governor Mike Braun responded by declaring a statewide disaster emergency and mobilizing the Indiana National Guard. Flood watches remain active through Sunday as the region continues to face severe weather.

Wildfire smoke from Washington and Montana has blanketed northern Colorado, causing air quality alerts and health concerns. Aurora firefighters have deployed to assist with the Sinlahekin Fire in Washington, which has burned over 73,000 acres and threatens structures.

The Colorado Department of Transportation provided an update on a major project on Interstate 70 between Evergreen and Idaho Springs during a behind-the-scenes tour with FOX31. The project aims to improve traffic in the area.

Mudslides caused the closure of US Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray in Ouray County on Friday, with no estimated reopening time. The Ouray County sheriff's office warned of delays and advised against driving through flooded roads. A flash flood warning was in effect through 7 p.m., and mudslides have led to multiple road closures in western Colorado recently, including a multi-day closure of Interstate 70.

A massive mudslide buried Interstate 70 in Garfield County, Colorado, with mud, debris, and a significant volume of water, leading to a three-day closure. CDOT crews used heavy equipment to clear the highway, which reopened Thursday after heavy rain and hail overwhelmed drought-stricken soil. No injuries were reported.

Interstate 70 reopened in western Colorado two days after mudslides caused by torrential rain and hail forced its closure. The closure affected the Garfield County section from Silt to New Castle, with one lane in each direction remaining closed as of Wednesday evening.

Eastbound Interstate 70 in Georgetown is closed due to a semitruck fire, according to the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office. Drivers are advised to use the Frontage Road past the lake, and the driver of the semitruck was uninjured with no other injuries reported; the fire, first reported around 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, has been knocked down but smoke remains visible.

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 are closed in Clear Creek County due to a semitrailer fire. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning.

A mudslide triggered by flash flooding closed both directions of Interstate 70 in Garfield County, causing traffic diversions and hazardous conditions. Additional road closures and flooding impacted U.S. 6 and County Road 214, with authorities warning against driving through flooded areas. The region has a history of mudslides, including past incidents linked to the Grizzly Creek burn scar.

A wrong-way crash on Interstate 70 in western Colorado resulted in one death and six serious injuries. A Subaru Outback traveling eastbound in westbound lanes collided with a Ford F-150, causing the Subaru to roll and catch fire. The interstate was closed for several hours following the incident.

A mudslide triggered by flash flooding closed both directions of Interstate 70 in Garfield County, causing traffic disruptions and hazardous conditions on alternate routes. Additional closures include portions of U.S. 6 and County Road 214 in the Peach Valley area due to flooding and debris.

A Colorado State Patrol trooper was hospitalized after his cruiser was struck by a Jeep during a traffic stop on Interstate 70. The incident involved a 47-year-old woman suspected of driving under the influence and a 44-year-old woman driving without a license, both facing charges. All three individuals involved were hospitalized but later released.

The Colorado State Patrol is seeking a man involved in a physical altercation on Interstate 70 that left a tow truck driver with serious injuries. The incident occurred on I-70 and resulted in the driver being hospitalized.

Colorado State Patrol is searching for a suspect who attacked a tow truck driver on Interstate 70 west of Limon, Colorado, then fled in a silver 2007 Dodge Dakota with license plate AEM-F22. The tow truck driver sustained serious injuries but was released from the hospital after the incident.

A Colorado State Patrol trooper was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a Jeep during a traffic stop on Interstate 70 near Watkins. The incident involved a vehicle that failed to yield to an emergency vehicle and a 47-year-old woman suspected of driving under the influence. Three people, including the trooper, were hospitalized but later released.

A driver pursued by Clear Creek County Sheriff's deputies for 20 miles went the wrong way on I-70 west of Georgetown, causing a semitruck tanker to crash and spill fuel. The driver, who stole a Mitsubishi Endeavor and fled police, was hospitalized as a precaution; no other injuries were reported.

Fire danger remains high across much of Colorado due to dry, windy conditions and ongoing wildfires. Air quality alerts are in effect until 4 p.m. Monday due to smoke from western wildfires and new blazes in western Colorado. Red flag warnings persist for higher-terrain areas along and south of Interstate 70, with fire weather watches issued for Tuesday.

A helicopter is waiting for an injured hiker on Interstate 70 near Bakerville on Sunday afternoon.

Portions of Interstate 70 in Wheat Ridge were closed on Tuesday afternoon due to a serious crash. Police are on the scene investigating the incident.

Dashcam footage showed two men stopping in the middle lane of Interstate 70 for a confrontation during a road rage incident on Wednesday.

A massive 75-vehicle pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Loveland Ski Area in Colorado due to hazardous winter weather, causing a two-way lane shutdown. Authorities, including the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office and Colorado Department of Transportation, reported no injuries but warned of prolonged traffic delays. The crash happened near the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel, a known bottleneck during peak ski season.