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Heavy tow shuts westbound I-70 at Exit 259

US-40, Empire, CO - 5/27/2026 03:28 AM

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a planned closure of westbound I-70 near exit 259, with vehicles possibly being diverted toward US 40 to allow a heavy tow recovery operation.

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Mountain Area Sheriff and Fire Departments
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The big tow should have a rotator and a heavy coming through in about 20 minutes, break.
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Mayday, I see that is going to shut down westbound I-70 and divert traffic towards US 40 at Exit 259.
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