Emergency Repairs Expected To Continue On US 36

BOULDER, CO — Repair work is expected to continue on the eastbound lanes of U.S. 36 near Wadsworth Boulevard, the Colorado Department of Transportation said. Rainy weather caused the roadway to crack Friday.

"[The] closure will remain in place until further notice with no estimated time for reopening," CDOT said in a travel alert. "Heavy traffic and long delays will exist during peak daytime travel periods."

Wet soil under the highway caused a slope failure, officials said. The crack was more than 150 feet long and was about 10 feet wide.

Alternative routes include the Northwest Parkway toll road to Interstate 25, and Colorado 93 to 58 and I-70.

Updates can be found on the state's web portal.