WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — Eastbound I-70 was partially shut down in Wheat Ridge after a semi-truck caught fire sometime Monday afternoon, according to police.
The partial shutdown of the east bound lanes of I-70 east of Robb St. was reported by Wheat Ridge police before 4:30 p.m.
Two lanes on the eastbound lanes remained open, “but considering the time of day, we suggest you find an alternate route back home,” Wheat Ridge police said in a social media post on X, formerly Twitter.
TRAFFIC ALERT: We have a partial shutdown of EB I-70 east of Robb St. after a truck fire along the highway. Our partners at @ArvadaFire also responded to the scene.
— Wheat Ridge Police (@WheatRidgePD) April 30, 2024
We have two lanes open, but considering the time of day, we suggest you find an alternate route back home. pic.twitter.com/Ywpfbb4tjx
The highway was fully reopened by 4:51 p.m., police later said.
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