News: CoDOT closes majority of I-76 in Denver due to collision 

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DENVER, CO – Colorado Department of Transportation had to shut down the majority of the westbound I-76 near East 470 due to a Tuesday morning collision.

Jayson Luber, Denver 7 Traffic’s leading traffic expert, first announced the crash at 5:41 a.m. CoDOT left one lane open to accommodate the flow of traffic. During the closures, Luber recommended that drivers use southbound Highway 85 instead.

At least one lane is open getting past this new north side wreck.. it is WB I-76 near E470. Slowing from 136th Ave so if it is easy for your use SB Hwy 85 instead. pic.twitter.com/d2aQRtv1OH

— Jayson Luber (@Denver7Traffic) January 27, 2026

At this time, officials have not said if anyone was injured or listed the number of vehicles or occupants there.

A full investigation is underway.

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