I-70 eastbound back open in the Eastern Plains after closure for high wind

High winds shut down Interstate 70 in the Eastern Plains just west of Watkins to the Kansas border early on Thursday. The interstate was back open to normal traffic just before 7:30 a.m.

According to CDOT, I-70 eastbound was closed in the state beginning at Airpark Road (exit 292 for US-36) until the Kansas border (mile point 449.5)

Colorado State Patrol warned the morning commute in the area could be difficult due to weather conditions around 5 a.m.