FOUNTAIN, Colo. — A small fire grass fire along southbound I-25 was causing delays.
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, a southbound lane of I-25 was closed at Messa Ridge Parkway and US 85 near Fountain this morning.
#I25 southbound: Road closed due to fire activity between Exit 132 - Mesa Ridge Parkway and US 85. Fire activity expect delays. https://t.co/M3WZa0lrGA
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) May 3, 2024
At this time it is unclear how big the fire is or how it was caused. Based on Colorado Department of Transportation traffic cameras the activity was causing backups in the area.
Colorado State Patrol informed News5 that all lanes were reopened as of 6:45 a.m.
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