Interstate 70 heading east was temporarily shut down near Rifle on Sunday afternoon due to a fire, as reported by the Colorado Department of Transportation.
The closure occurred at exit 94 near the Garfield County Regional Airport, approximately two miles east of Rifle, just before 3 p.m. on Sunday, according to officials from the state transportation department.
The highway was reopened completely by 3:45 p.m. on Sunday.
No specific details were provided by state officials regarding the nature of the fire or its impact on the highway.
This story is still developing and may be subject to updates.
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