Colorado transportation officials have closed Interstate 70 west of Vail in both directions because of a wildfire. The Red Canyon Fire was burning early Wednesday evening in Eagle County and was listed at 10 acres just before 6 p.

I-70 reopened near Eagle after fire crews stopped forward progress on the Red Canyon fire on Wednesday night, Colorado officials said.

I-70 westbound lanes was closed for a time between Exit 163 and Exit 157 (4 miles west of Edwards) at mile point 157. A single lane re-opened around 9 p.m, according to the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit .