Southbound lanes on a stretch of Interstate 25 north of Colorado Springs shut down for several hours Wednesday because of a hazardous materials spill.
SB lanes of I-25 north of Colorado Springs at mp 154 are expected to remain closed for several hours as crews continue to clean up hazmat spill. Alternate routes are congested. Delay travel if possible. Check
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT)
The closure, from Northgate Boulevard to Briorgate Parkway near the U.S. Air Force Academy, lasted for about four hours as crews worked to clean up the spill, according to the Colorado State Patrol.
Two of three lanes reopened a about 9 p.m., with the right lane remaining closed.
The Colorado Department of Transportation urged drivers to take alternate routes while the cleanup was in progress.
