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I-70 Reopens After Closure Near Vail Pass Due To Multiple Crashes

VAIL, Colo. (CBS4)- All lanes of Interstate 70 were closed at Dowd Junction on Monday afternoon due to multiple crashes. Both westbound and eastbound lanes reopened by 3:15 p.m.

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The closure is at the I-70 and Highway 24 junction at mile markers 168-171.

It is unclear how many vehicles are involved. Exactly what caused the crashes is being investigated but there are snow-covered and slippery conditions in the area.

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