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1:37 p.m.: US 6 at Clear Creek Canyon is back open in both directions following multiple vehicle crashes, per the Colorado State Patrol - Golden division.
1:28 p.m.: US 6 at Clear Creek Canyon is open westbound, but the eastbound lanes remain closed, per CSP, due to wintry conditions. Slow speeds are required in the area.
US 6 westbound open from Golden to Colo 119. Snowing hard, Slow Speeds required.
S1— CSP Golden (@CSP_Golden) November 11, 2018
US 12:27 p.m.: US 6 at Clear Creek Canyon being closed due to multiple vehicle crashes between Golden and Colorado 119, according to the Colorado State Patrol - Eagle division.
US 6 Clear Creek Canyon being Closed due to MULTI-VEH crash between Golden & Colo 119.
S1— CSP Eagle (@CSP_Eagle) November 11, 2018
8:50 a.m.: I-70 WB has reopened from an earlier multi-vehicle accident, according to Denver Police.
8:15 a.m.: Colorado Springs has been placed on Accident Alert.
8:01 a.m.: District 2 of DPD has been placed on Accident Alert.
7:45 a.m.: The City of Fountain has been placed on Accident Alert. If you are in a non-injury crash with no alcohol or drugs involved, police recommend exchanging insurance information and filing a police report online or in person. Please do not call 911 to respond to these types of accidents.
7:26 a.m.: All lanes of I-70 WB are closed due to a string of crashes near Vasquez Blvd. Denver Police estimate there are 14-20 vehicles involved. About eight people have been transported with minor injuries. Police suggest using other routes and avoiding the area.