I-25 estimated to be cleaned up tomorrow evening following train derailment on Sunday

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) - The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) says that they anticipate I-25 will cleaned up by tomorrow evening.

They say that most of the derailed cars have been removed. CDOT will then evaluate the integrity of the road to determine when it can reopen.

Currently, I-25 remains closed in both directions north of Pueblo after a train derailed Sunday afternoon.

CDOT updated its initial recommendations for drivers.

CDOT now recommends that drivers trying to get to Pueblo use Overton Rd. This detour starts at Exit 110. CDOT says this route should be used for local traffic only.

For drivers going past Pueblo, CDOT recommends using Highway 115 southbound out of Colorado Springs and then, using Highway 50 to go east. Drivers traveling northbound are advised to start on Highway 50 and then use Highway 115 to travel north towards Colorado Springs.

CDOT says that drivers using CO 115 will encounter a 12-mile-long construction project. For more information, click here.

CDOT says that they anticipate I-25 will reopen tomorrow evening.

Editors note: a previous version of this story said that I-25 was estimated to be reopened tomorrow evening. Debris is expected to be cleared by then. I-25 will be closed for the foreseeable future. We will provide updates as we get them.