I-25 Reopens After 20+ Vehicle Crashes In Douglas, El Paso County
MONUMENT, Colo. (CBS4)- Interstate 25 reopened in Douglas County on Friday afternoon after snow created some icy conditions that led to a multi-vehicle pileup. There were more than 20 vehicles involved in the crash in the Monument Hill area.
The crashes happened on I-25 north of Monument near the county line between Douglas and El Paso County. Traffic was moving very slowly so drivers could avoid the crashes.
In Douglas County, I-25 was open but Palmer Divide east of the interstate was closed as well as Spruce Mountain Road. Chain laws were in effect for I-25 between mile marker 156 and mile marker 174.
4:45 Snow Update: Due to difficulty with buses moving through the district and significant delays, we are recommending that elementary families pick up their students. Any elementary students left at schools will be transported when buses arrive. Thank you for your patience.
— Lewis-Palmer School District 38 (@LewisPalmer38) January 18, 2019
That area received several inches of snow.