Both directions of I-70 were closed at Highway 40, East Colfax Avenue near Aurora due to a semi fire and crash on Friday morning. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, all lanes of the interstate were closed at mile marker 288.

All lanes of I-70 closed at Highway 40 near Aurora due to a semi fire and crash. CDOT

Black smoke could be seen billowing up from I-70 near the E-470 interchange on the CDOT traffic camera.

What happened leading up to the crash is being investigated.

Drivers were urged to take an alternate route during the closure.

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