Road conditions, closures amid snowfall Monday evening
Wintry conditions in Denver weather is causing snow to pack on roads across the metro area Monday evening.
DENVER (KDVR) — Wintry conditions in Denver weather is causing snow to pack on roads across the metro area Monday evening.
Some agencies across the state are warning drivers of the dangerous driving conditions, urging drivers to stay home.
The Arvada Police Department said plows are responding, but "roads are getting bad," with some on the west side of the city packed with snow already.
The Littleton Police Department said roads are slick and visibility is low in the area, particularly on Bowles Avenue.
"If you don't have to go out, please stay home. If you have to go out, drive slowly and stay safe," the department wrote in a post on X.
Broomfield, Centennial and Castle Rock are on accident alert due to the weather conditions. This means that the public is encouraged to only call police due to a crash if a driver involved is under the influence, someone is injured, a driver does not have insurance or if vehicles are blocking the roadway and cannot be removed without help.
Road closures in place Monday evening
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, some roads or lanes of some roads are closed due to crashes and road conditions, including:- Interstate 76 eastbound between Pecos Street and CO 53
- Three left lanes of Interstate 225 northbound closed between Yosemite Street and Parker Road
- Left lane of Interstate 70 westbound closed between Tower Road and Airport Boulevard
- Left lane of Interstate 70 eastbound at West Colfax Avenue
Additionally, Interstate 25 is closed south of Pueblo between Graneros Road and CO 165.
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