Disabled semi blocks I-70 on-ramp near Idaho Springs, Idaho Springs CO
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a commercial truck became disabled on the I-70 westbound on-ramp at Exit 241 near Idaho Springs due to a reported clutch failure. The vehicle blocked a lane and required a heavy-duty tow. A trooper response was requested to assist, and coordination with state patrol was discussed to arrange the tow. No injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Front Range - CDOT Safety Patrol and Traffic Management Teams
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02:6
Transcript:
00:00
I'll be eastbound at the 241 on-ramp extension lane.
00:04
There's a commercial vehicle blocking this lane.
00:05
I'm going to find out what's going on.
00:11
C1618.
00:17
Golden R-25.
00:20
Five.
00:22
Driver states that their clutch is out and the vehicle cannot move.
00:26
Do we have any heavy tows still on?
00:32
(name withheld), it's going to be extended.
00:35
They're on the west side of the tunnel.
00:40
Copy. I don't know if you want to contact state patrol or anyone nearby to see if they have a heavy tow that's closer.
00:50
I'll give them a call.
00:52
1622.
00:53
Five golden.
00:59
Fifty-five.
01:01
I need a trooper to respond as well, or just the tow?
01:06
That's up to them, but so far we just need to get this thing moved.
01:12
Yeah, I'm on the line with them now.
01:19
Five Colton.
01:25
Three hundred and five go.
01:30
No, this would be extended for you if we could have you go westbound on the on-ramp from Exit 241.
01:38
R25, is that with a disabled semi blocking that lane?
01:45
Two four one westbound, you sir?
01:50
One westbound, yes.
01:53
All right, count up that coming from the 208.
01:57
Copy, 16 twenty-seven.
02:04
Two five, I copy no traffic as well.
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I-70, Idaho Springs, CO
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