Motorists were stuck in I-25 closures for hours

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Due to hazardous road conditions, I-25 southbound out of Pueblo remains closed until further notice. This closure extends from Mile Marker 91 to the New Mexico state line.

According to CDOT official Amber Shipley, a closure runs from Walsenburg to the state line in both the southbound and northbound directions.

The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office says only residents of Colorado City, Rye or Walsenburg are allowed to come home through the area.

The KRDO13 team spent Thursday afternoon near the highway closure at mile marker 91, where drivers were stuck in traffic for hours.

“Safety is always important to us. When you take a risk, you risk more than just yourself. You endanger the community. So I might as well park, be safe and wait,” said Victor Clay, a truck driver trying to get through the area.

CDOT officials say the area will be closed at least through Friday morning, but most likely through Saturday.

Officials say they recommend you find another route. They say you can get off at Pueblo Boulevard to avoid traffic jams on I-25.