GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. — Significant delays are expected on eastbound Interstate 70 Wednesday between Rifle and Glenwood Springs while crews work to recover a FedEx truck from the Colorado River. 

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) said motorists must plan for major impacts that could last until dark. 

The truck was involved in a crash on Sunday, CDOT said, and In order to recover the semi and two trailers, crews will need to use a crane. 

CDOT is planning the recovery for Wednesday and possibly Thursday, citing a short weather window before the next expected snowstorm.

All road conditions and updates will be posted to COtrip.org and CDOT’s Twitter page.

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