WB I-70 Reopens After Hydrochloric Acid Leak
EAGLE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- The westbound lanes of Interstate 70 were closed at Copper Mountain for several hours on Friday morning due to a hazmat incident. One westbound lane reopened just after noon to traffic. There were still significant delays in the area.
One lane of I70 at mm 183 reopened. CDOT and CSP breaking down the road closure at mp 195 and 190. pic.twitter.com/n1yq34uzva
— CSP Eagle (@CSP_Eagle) April 27, 2018
A freight truck's internal load has been compromised and hydrochloric acid is combining with other materials in the truck.
Eagle County Alert: Road Incident There is a HazMat incident on I70 westbound mile marker 183 near East Vail. I70 is closed at the westbound mile marker 195. Unknown ETA for reopening. Expect delays and use caution in the area.
— Vail Fire and Emergency Services (@VailFire) April 27, 2018
According to the Colorado State Patrol, the lanes west of Exit 195 at Copper Mountain will remain closed for at least two hours.
"It is not safe for motorists to be passing it," said CSP Sgt. Rob Madden.
What has already leaked on the roadway is not a concern to officials.