The Colorado Department of Transportation is making significant progress in clearing the landslide debris on U.S. 6’s Loveland Pass. According to a recent news release, about 85% of the landslide has been removed from the mountain pass as of Tuesday afternoon, with cleanup efforts continuing on Wednesday.
The closure of Loveland Pass was initiated early Sunday morning after a mixture of dirt and melting snow cascaded over the road, creating a landslide approximately 100 feet wide and 20 feet deep. As of Wednesday morning, the pass remains closed between mile point 220 and mile point 229, which is situated between Montezuma Road and Interstate 70.
State transportation officials are working diligently to clear the debris from the road and ensure the stability of the mountain slope to prevent any future landslides. However, there is currently no estimated timeline for when Loveland Pass will reopen, and it will remain closed until the roadway is deemed safe for travel.
Drivers, hikers, and bicyclists are urged to avoid the area until the cleanup is complete to ensure their safety. For more Colorado news updates, interested individuals can sign up for the daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter offered by the Denver Post.
Overall, the cleanup efforts on Loveland Pass are progressing well, and the Colorado Department of Transportation is working diligently to ensure the safety of travelers before reopening the highway. Stay tuned for further updates on the status of Loveland Pass and its eventual reopening.
