Flooding led to the closure of Interstate 70 between Silt and New Castle. The closure was in effect between mile markers 97 and 105.
The Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority announced the reopening of the interstate. This occurred on Monday at 11:22 p.m.
Further information on the flooding and closure can be found through the Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority or the original source. Details on the cause and impact of the flooding are not available in this brief.
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