Cleanup begins on Loveland Pass, U.S. 6 remains closed

The first stage of cleanup on U S s Loveland Pass is nearly complete as crews work to clear landslide rubble blocking the highway according to the Colorado Department of Transportation As of Tuesday afternoon roughly of the landslide had been cleared from the mountain pass according to a news release from the department That work continued Wednesday Loveland Pass was shut down early Sunday morning after dirt surrounding U S mixed with melting snow and cascaded over the road The slide was roughly feet wide and feet deep As of Wednesday morning the pass remained closed between mile point and mile point according to state transportation agents That s roughly between Montezuma Road and Interstate Once the dirt is cleared from the road crews will make sure the mountain slope is stable to prevent another landslide state personnel commented Related Articles East Colfax restaurants say they are barely hanging on because of BRT line construction Nearly flights delayed at DIA amid early morning storms FAA ground stop Loveland Pass indefinitely closed after landslide covers highway Utility resumes after train-car crash at th and Welton halts RTD L Line system in Denver More than flights delayed at DIA amid thunderstorms FAA ground delays While crews are working diligently to clear the slide there is no estimated timeline for when Loveland Pass will reopen state functionaries mentioned in the release The pass will remain closed until the roadway is deemed safe Drivers hikers and bicyclists are all requested to avoid the area until cleanup is complete Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter