CSP Issues High Wind Restriction for High-Profile Vehicles on I-70 From Deer Trail to Kansas Border as Overturned Semis Are Reported

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EASTERN PLAINS, COLORADO — High winds prompted Colorado officials to restrict high-profile vehicles from traveling on Interstate 70 Friday afternoon, after multiple semis reportedly overturned along the corridor, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

Photo credit: Colorado State Patrol

CSP said the restriction was announced shortly after 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, affecting both directions of I-70 between Highway 40 (Deer Trail) and the Kansas state line (about 10 miles east of Burlington), spanning mileposts 328 to 450.

Photo credit: Colorado State Patrol

“Due to high winds and overturned semis, high-profile vehicles are not permitted,” CSP said, urging impacted drivers to delay travel and check COtrip.org for current conditions and delays.

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