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7:01 p.m.: A winter storm dumping several inches of snow in the high country has prompted multiple closures, making for a difficult commute on Interstate 70 Friday evening. You can read more about that here: http://bit.ly/2zKyrVv
CDOT and @CSP_News are working as fast as possible to move spunout vehicles and jackknifed semis on I-70 Mtn Corridor. Some plows stuck in traffic as well. No ETA, will depend on weather conditions. Please drive safe. We will update when conditions change.
— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) November 18, 2017
For those heading up the I-70 Mtn Corridor, make sure you have the following BEFORE you head up: full tank of gas, snacks, water, blanket, chains and tires with at least 1/8” of tread (should cover top of George Washington’s head).
— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) November 18, 2017
Safety closures are to help stop spinouts and crashes as well as to clean up existing spunout vehicles. These closures must go into place to help keep the public safe (as well as 1st responders) and keep the interstate from closing for an even longer amount of time.
— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) November 18, 2017
6:58 p.m.: The 8-year-old boy from Aurora has been found safe, according to police.
6:06 p.m.: An 8-year-old child has been reported as missing in the City of Aurora. If you see him, call the Aurora Police Department at (303) 627-3100 or 911.
Gavin Meyers (DOB 08/10/09) was last seen at his residence in the 18300 block of E. Amherst at approximately 2:40 P.M. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket, a dark shirt and jeans. Call APD at (303)627-3100 or 911 if you locate him. pic.twitter.com/hYJNlB9WQd
— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) November 18, 2017
3:25 p.m.: US 6 Loveland Pass is closed because of "adverse conditions," CDOT officials say.
CLOSED- US 6 Loveland Pass,b/c adverse conditions;HazMat vehicles will use Eisenhower Tunnel on I-70 periodically - other traffic held,dela
— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) November 17, 2017
6:45 a.m.: Abraham Lincoln High School in Denver is closed this morning due to a water main break in the area. Respect Academy and Compass Academy also are closed.
