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I-25 back open near North Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs after reported fatal crash

Colorado Department of Transportation says I-25 near North Academy Boulevard is back open. 

KKTV reports that a fatal crash caused the highway to close as CDOT issued an update Saturday evening. 

The agency said between Exit 150 at North Academy Boulevard and Exit 149 at Woodmen Road (Colorado Springs) at Mile Point 149 was closed and advised drivers to expect delays in the area.

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Colorado Department of Transportation

A detour was also reportedly put in place and drivers were advised by authorities to lower speeds. 

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