Westbound I-70 closed after semi crash near Golden

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — A semi-truck traveling west on Interstate 70 crashed into a bridge, causing the closure of westbound lanes Friday morning.

According to a tweet from Colorado State Patrol (CSP), all westbound lanes closed just after 11 a.m.

Traffic is being diverted onto eastbound C-470, CSP said. It is unknown when the interstate could reopen.

Crews from Golden Police and the Colorado Department of Transportation are responding to the scene.

This is a developing situation. This article will be updated as information is confirmed.

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