Loveland, Berthoud Pass closed in both directions
Loveland Pass on U.S. 6 and Berthoud Pass on U.S. 40 are closed in both directions due to safety concerns.
DENVER (KDVR) — Loveland Pass on U.S. 6 and Berthoud Pass on U.S. 40 are closed in both directions due to safety concerns.
At 7 a.m., the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office said there was a backup on Interstate 70 West between Empire and Georgetown due to the road conditions. Just before 8 a.m., the sheriff's office said both roads heading to and from the mountains were closed.
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, Loveland Pass from mile point 222 to mile point 228.7 was closed due to safety concerns and drivers should expect delays.
Meanwhile, CDOT isn't showing a road closure on Berthoud Pass, but the department said there are icy and snow-packed spots and to expect up to four inches of accumulated snow and wind gusts up to 68 mph.
CDOT cameras are showing whiteout conditions on both passes.
Monday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day due to the mountain snow, high winds and dry conditions over the Front Range and Eastern Plains.
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