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Highway 6 reopens; I-70 remains closed between Silt and New Castle
Summary by Aspen News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from Glenwood Springs Post Independent
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
Update, 11:22 p.m. Monday: Highway 6 has reopened in both directions between mile markers 100 and 103 in the Silt and New Castle area, according to the Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority. Interstate 70 remains closed in both directions between mile markers 97 and 105 because of fl...
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Key takeaway Monday: Highway 6 has reopened in both directions between mile markers 100 and 103 in the Silt and New Castle area, according to the Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: Glenwood Springs Post Independent ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Update, 11:22 p.m. Monday: Highway 6 has reopened in both directions between mile markers 100 and 103 in the Silt and New Castle area, according to the Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority. Interstate 70 remains closed in both directions between mile markers 97 and 105 because of fl...
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