All lanes of southbound Interstate 25 were closed between Thornton Parkway and 84th Avenue for several hours on Thursday. The freeway was reopened around 2:40 p.m.
The closure was the result of a major traffic accident and fuel that spilled onto the interstate, police said in a tweet.
Police asked drivers traveling on I-25 south to find alternate routes such as Washington Street or Huron Street. Broomfield police suggested drivers use the Boulder Turnpike for their travel.
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All lanes SB I-25 from Thornton Pkwy to 84th Ave. are closed for the next 2.5 hours. Fuel spill clean up underway. Please use Washington St. or Huron St. as alternative routes. pic.twitter.com/csexvsE1kF— Thornton Police Dept (@ThorntonPolice) September 10, 2019
