Southbound I-25 closed near Fountain due to crash involving jackknifed semi-truck

Jackknifed semi truck closes I-25 southbound

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — I-25 is closed southbound between Mesa Ridge Parkway and US 85 because of an accident involving a jackknifed semi truck. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) tweeted about the closure at 2:20 p.m. The closure is causing major backups on the interstate and a detour is in place, though CDOT advised alternate routes. In photos sent in from viewer Anthony Krepel, roads appear wet due to weather. Use caution in the…

Southbound I-25 closed near Fountain due to crash involving jackknifed semi-truck

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Southbound I-25 is closed near Fountain due to a crash in the area involving several vehicles, including a jackknifed semi-truck. At 2:15 p.m., the Colorado Department of Transportation announced a crash was blocking southbound I-25 between US 85 and Exit 125: Ray Nixon Road. Courtesy of Tyler VisentinAt 2:19 p.m., CDOT announced the closure of southbound I-25 was extended to cover between Exit 132: Mesa Ridge Par…