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CDOT Opens Both Lanes Of Hwy 24


Written by Traffic Specialist Joel Hillan

The Colorado Department of Transportation says both lanes of Highway 24 are open over Tennessee Pass.

The highway closed July 9th when a huge hole opened over an old railroad tunnel.

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The sinkhole on Highway 24 between Leadville and Minturn (credit: CBS)

Crews worked 18-hour days, seven days a week to fix it.

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- In the Traffic Blog Joel Hillan writes about highways to avoid, trouble spots throughout the city of Denver and construction issues. He is always interested in hearing about your traffic problems, so send him an email. Also, follow Joel on Twitter at @JoelHillan.

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