Drivers around Denver have battled harsh road conditions over the last 24 hours following a weekend snowstorm that made pavement around the metro area slick.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is reporting wet and icy roads around the metro area. Officials are asking motorists to give themselves more time to get where they need to go and to slow down on the drive to their destinations this morning. Unfortunately, Sunday, the roads got the best of Denver’s drivers leading to a 50-car pileup on Interstate-25 and another 15 vehicle crash on Interstate-225.
Howdy, ! Yesterday’s storm has resulted in some wet/icy/snow-packed roads and walks. If you have somewhere to be this AM, make sure you allow yourself extra time to get there. And motorists – don’t forget that extra stopping distance.
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice)
Both I-25 and I-225 were reopened Sunday night, but there are still active closures in other areas as crews respond to issues around Denver.
There have been a few problem spots on I-25 early Monday causing issues. A crash on the southbound side of the highway near Lincoln Street in Denver has reduced the road to two lanes. That collision has impacted the entire morning commute in that area.
A few miles away near Hampden Avenue two right lanes were closed due to a crash also on the south side of the road. An earlier collision near Orchard Road has also been cleaned up.
A lane was closed on I-225 going south near Mississippi Avenue while crews clean up a collision.
Due to a few spin outs, two lanes are closed on Interstate 76 near Sable Boulevard in Brighton have been closed for a few hours.
