I-25 northbound reopened between South Academy Boulevard and US 85
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- I-25 northbound was briefly closed between Exit 135: South Academy Boulevard and US 85 (Stratmoor) due to a crash, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. The crash was near Mile Marker 136.
CDOT updated its system at 4:33 p.m., indicating the lanes had reopened to traffic.
RELATED: Colorado Springs Police Department on Crash Alert status
As of 4:40 p.m., maps still show major backups in the area, as Southern Colorado is hit with cold, potentially dangerous temperatures.
A KRDO13 crew is headed to the scene.
On Friday morning, officials urged those hitting the roads to ensure they had a full tank of gas, water, extra clothes, and blankets in their cars. To read more from officials on how to prepare for the cold, click here.
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