EAGLE RIVER, CO — Highway 24 is closed Wednesday afternoon following an avalanche near Vail.
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, Hwy 24 is closed between Eagle River and FS Rd. 762.
#US24 westbound: Road closed due to an avalanche between Eagle River and FS Rd. 762. https://t.co/Jm6UttfjAi
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) March 15, 2023
Colorado State Patrol responded to the scene. At this time, CSP says there is no ETA as to when Highway 24 will re-open.
H24 is closed between Minturn and Red Cliff with no ETA to reopen due to multiple avalanches on Battle Mountain. Refer to https://t.co/OGkXwyPqso for updates. pic.twitter.com/owiPVIV4ne
— CSP Eagle (@CSP_Eagle) March 15, 2023
This is a developing story, and News5 is working to learn more.
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