Traffic backed up on I-225 southbound in Aurora due to vehicle fire
DENVER (KDVR) — Traffic was backed up on Interstate 225 Thursday morning as the southbound lanes were closed due to a fire.
The Colorado Department of Transportation said I-225 was closed due to a vehicle fire between Colfax Avenue and 6th Avenue in Aurora. Several lanes have since reopened.
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CDOT cameras showed traffic backups on the interstate and on-ramps.
Around 10:40 a.m., the department said all but one lane had reopened. Traffic still appeared to be delayed in the area, but was moving much smoother.
According to CDOT's online tool COtrip, drivers should expect delays in the area.
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