An abandoned mine shaft gave way to a huge sinkhole in Cripple Creek, causing delays and detours for drivers using Highway 67. A four mile stretch is closed to traffic.
Someone called the Cripple Creek Police Department Saturday morning, thinking it was just a pothole. When engineers from the... more »
Highway 67 is closed about one mile north of Cripple Creek because of a sinkhole according to the Teller County Sheriff's Office. They are responding as well as C-DOT to manage traffic and begin repairs.
The photo was provided by Colorado State Patrol.
No word on the cause... more »
Highway 67 is closed about one mile north of Cripple Creek because of a sinkhole according to the Teller County Sheriff's Office. They are responding as well as C-DOT to manage traffic and begin repairs.
No word on the cause of the sinkhole or when HWY 67 will reopen.... more »
In the aftermath of the Waldo Canyon fire officials are gearing up to prepare for potential flooding beneath burn zones, especially along Highway 24.
Even years after the 2002 Hayman fire, charred lands still couldn't absorb rain; the result was a flash flood that wiped out miles of Highway... more »
One person is dead after an accident on Highway 67 about 5 miles north of Cripple Creek. Two other people were in the vehicle and had to be airlifted for treatment. The accident happened around 8:30 p.m. so we don't much information right now. more »
Highway 67, near the entrance to Mueller State Park, re-opened Friday night after being closed after a tanker crash allegedly caused by a bee.
The road, which is the main route to Cripple Creek, was closed most of Friday afternoon and evening because of a tanker rollover. The tanker... more »
Winter weather is making driving conditions in Teller County and parts of El Paso County treacherous.
Several slide offs have been reported in the Airport Blvd. and Powers Blvd area. Also the Colorado State Patrol was at an accident on Highway 67 earlier today. The single car rollover was... more »