Westbound Interstate 70 Closed Near Eisenhower Tunnel After Truck Crash, Fuel Leak Injures One; July 4 Traffic Warning Issued

Westbound Interstate 70 near the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel was closed on Wednesday morning following a crash involving a semitruck and a box truck. The accident resulted in one injury and caused a fuel leak, leading to a hazardous materials spill. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) confirmed the closure and warned of heavy traffic on I-70 and Highway 285 over the July 4 weekend. Authorities have advised motorists to seek alternative routes due to the ongoing road closure and traffic backups.