TRAFFIC ALERT: I-25 shut down in both direction at Orchard Road due to vehicle fire; major delays

May 31, 2017 - Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - AVOID THE AREA - NO ESTIMATED TIME OF REOPENING

DENVER - Major vehicle fire still burning, causing both lanes of I-25 to shut down between Orchard Road and Bellview Ave.  Backups are several miles along on I-25 and I-225.  Ramps to this section of interstate will shut down due to severity of fire.

CDOT maintenance on the scene to deal with pavement damage caused by the fire.

Motorists are urged to avoid the area.  No estimated time of reopening.