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News: CoDOT closes portion of I-70 East in Jefferson Co. due to crash 

Written by Dormer Harpring reviewed by KC Harping. April 17, 2026Accidents In the News

JEFFERSON COUNTY, CO – The Colorado Department of Transportation closed a portion of eastbound Interstate 70 between Breaver Brook and Floyd Hill on Friday due to a crash.

The collision happened before 1:30 p.m., Total Traffic & Weather Network – Denver reports.

Officials have not reported any injuries or citations and are actively working to determine the cause of the crash.

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