Colorado Department of Transportation officials have closed highways in west metro Denver amid severe weather with wind gusts measured as fast as 80 miles per hour and critical fire conditions.
CDOT officials warned of unsafe conditions, especially for high-profile vehicles, and advised travelers to delay non-essential trips.
The closures as of 10:45 a.m. included:
- Colorado 93 in both directions from 64th Avenue in Arvada to Colorado 170.
- Colorado 72 in both directions from Colorado 7 to Ward Road.
- U.S. 36 in both directions from Boulder to Lyons.
- Colorado 128 in both directions from Colorado 93 to McCaslin Boulevard.
“Strong and dangerous winds continue to impact the foothills, particularly in Boulder County, with gusts still reaching up to 80 mph in some locations,” CDOT officials said in a statement Friday morning. “As a result, several highways are currently closed due to unsafe conditions, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Motorists should expect sudden changes in travel conditions and consider delaying non-essential trips.”
This is a developing story.
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