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Independence Pass reopens following accident
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· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The road was closed from the winter gate up to Lincoln Creek due to the incident. Highway 82 is now open to traffic in both directions.
Highway 82 is now open to traffic in both directions. This comes after an earlier incident brought all travel to a halt. The road was closed from the winter gate up to Lincoln Creek due to the incident.
Further details about the incident are scarce. The duration of the closure was unknown at one point, but the road has since reopened.
For the latest information, readers can consult the original update from the Aspen Times, which will provide additional details as they become available.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: Aspen Times ·
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