Updated at 4:07 p.m.: I-70 westbound has reopened after a seven-hour closure, according to a by the Aurora Police Department.
Previous reporting:
Westbound Interstate 70 is closed just west of E-470 in Aurora due to a tanker truck leaking flammable liquid on the road, reports .
Officials said crews anticipated it could take eight hours or more to clean the spill.
WB I-70 just west of E-470 is closed for a tanker truck leaking flammable liquid. Avoid the area. All of WB I-70 will remain closed until the spill has been cleaned up.
— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD)
The westbound lanes of the interstate are closed between Exit 288 on East Colfax Avenue and Exit 286 on Tower Road, according to .
A detour has been set up using E-470 to East Colfax Avenue.
The westbound lanes of the interstate will remain closed until the spill can be cleaned, the Aurora Police Department said. Drivers and residents should avoid the area.
Crews on scene of a large tanker spill of Ethanol resulting from a Semi collision on WB I-70 just west of Colfax. No injuries reported. HazMat is on scene working on leak mitigation. Please avoid the area. Updates here.
— Aurora Fire Rescue (@AuroraFireDpt)
