The Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel (EJMT) on I-70 in Colorado's Rocky Mountains is a vital, high-elevation twin-bore tunnel system that carries traffic under the Continental Divide, connecting the eastern and western slopes of the state. The westbound bore (Eisenhower) opened in 1973, and the eastbound bore (Johnson) opened in 1979, making it the highest point on the Interstate Highway System at an average elevation of 11,112 feet. It provides a safer, year-round alternative to the treachero

I-70 reopens at the Eisenhower Tunnel following several slid-offs due to snowy conditions, CDOT says

I-70 closed at Eisenhower Tunnel after crash involving estimated 75 vehicles

I-70 eastbound lanes closed at Eisenhower Tunnel after crash involving an estimated 75 vehicles