GOLDEN, CO – Authorities closed eastbound I-70 between Lookout Mountain Road and Hog Back Road due to a collision that caused diesel fuel to spill onto the roads Thursday.
The Total Traffic Denver team first announced these closures at approximately 12:35 p.m. As it stands, traffic can be seen towards Buffalo Herd Overlook.
Closed due to crash/fuel spill cleanup in #Jefferson on I-70 EB between Lookout Mtn Rd/Exit 256 and US-40 / Hog Back Rd / Morrison Rd / CR-93 / Exit 259, stopped traffic back to Buffalo Herd Overlook #COtraffichttps://t.co/gWR42BHdvb
— Total Traffic & Weather Network – Denver (@TotalTrafficDEN) May 16, 2024
Officials did not confirm when crews would clear the scene when all lanes would reopen, and what exactly caused this crash. In addition, they did not specify the type of vehicles involved or if anyone was injured.
Our team of news writers will post more details should they become available.
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