JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - A section of a busy highway is temporarily closed while crews respond to a reported hazmat situation.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, I-70 and Highway 40 are closed in both directions from the Morrison exit to the Lookout Mountain exit due to a semi truck leaking hazardous materials.

Hazmat crews are responding, and the Colorado State Patrol is the lead agency on the incident.

Deputies said it is unclear how long the roads will be closed.

This is a developing situation; information is very limited at this time. This article will be updated when more information is available.

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