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Red Mountain Pass could open in 2 weeks

Red Mountain Pass could open in 2 weeks

Red Mountain Pass could open in 2 weeks

The pass has been closed since March 3 due to avalanche debris and likely won't open for another 2 weeks, according to CDOT.

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A stretch of westbound I-70 in Silverthorne will be closed for 4 hours on Monday

Traffic will be detoured onto U.S. 6.

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Merging on the highway can be dangerous, CSP explains the proper way to do it

Merging on the highway happens every day, but you might not be doing it right. Trooper Gary Cutler from the Colorado State Patrol explains the dos and don'ts of merging.

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Pickup truck runs off U.S. 285 in Turkey Creek Canyon

The highway has reopened northbound after the single-vehicle accident with serious injuries.

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Days after blizzard, cars still abandoned on Elbert County roads

Many vehicles are still abandoned on roads across Elbert County. While main highways are open, local county roads are closed and drivers will be fined if they travel on them.

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Traffic lights coated in ice confuse drivers after Colorado blizzard

During the blizzard on Wednesday, it became virtually impossible to see traffic lights after they were coated with ice.

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USPS staying open amid hundreds of closed businesses, schools

Many 9NEWS viewers have asked whether mail will still be delivered today. A spokesperson said the U.S. Postal Service is staying open.

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Crews literally used high-pressure fire hoses to get the ice off traffic lights after the Colorado blizzard

During the blizzard on Wednesday, it became virtually impossible to see traffic lights after they were coated with ice.

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CDOT reopens most interstates more than 24 hours after storm

I-25, I-76 and I-70 have largely been reopened in wake of a blizzard that brought record low pressure to the city.

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2 drivers rescued in Elizabeth early Thursday

2 drivers were rescued early Thursday morning in Elizabeth. Dozens of drivers are now in shelters.

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Dozens of abandoned vehicles remain on I-25 between Lone Tree and Monument

I-25 closed from Lone Tree south to Monument. It's not expected to open until at least 8:30 a.m. Thursday.

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En español: lo último de la tormenta invernal

En estos momentos hay múltiples carreteras cerradas, hay cientos de accidentes reportados, clases canceladas en varios distritos, hospitales atendiendo solo emergencias y muchos otros incidentes más han sido reportados en todo el estado.

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Red Mountain Pass closed indefinitely due to heavy snow

Avalanche mitigation last week pushed 40 feet to 60 feet of snow onto Highway 550. CDOT estimates the stretch of highway will be closed for about another week.

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Red Mountain Pass closed indefinitely due to heavy snow

Avalanche mitigation last week pushed 40 feet to 60 feet of snow onto Highway 550. CDOT estimates the stretch of highway will be closed for about another week.

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1 killed in 'chain reaction crash' involving multiple motorcycles, cars on U.S. 6

The crash occurred near U.S. 6 and West Colfax Avenue in Golden at around 2:20 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.

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Bill would allow motorcycles to pass through red lights under certain circumstances

Under the proposal, if a motorcyclist approaches a red light and the underground sensor doesn't sense it, they can go through red light after 2 minutes.

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