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I-70 Eastbound Closed At Eisenhower Tunnel Following Chase

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed at Eisenhower Tunnel due to police activity. The Silverthorne Police Department is investigating a chase involving Colorado State Patrol.

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CSP Eagle tweeted about the closure around 9:15 p.m. Monday. Authorities say a suspect was taken into custody. Fire crews were called to put a car fire as a result of the chase.

Authorities estimate the interstate will reopen to traffic around 10:45 p.m. Officials say drivers can take Loveland Pass as an alternate route.

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