Both directions of I-70 were closed west of Denver on Wednesday morning due to a semi hazmat incident. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, the interstate was closed about 8:30 a.m. after a semi heading westbound leaked hazardous materials.
Jefferson County
Highway 40 was also closed in both directions due to the hazmat incident. Both I-70 and Highway 40 were closed from the Morrison exit to the Lookout Mountain exit.
Hazmat crews are responding to the area. Colorado State Patrol is investigating the incident.
CDOT 
Drivers are urged to take an alternate route and avoid the area.
It’s unclear how long the roads will be closed, according to CDOT.
