Southbound US-85 reopen following a crash, expect delays

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Transportation(CDOT) reports that Southbound US-85 was closed due to a crash.

The crash was near Mile Point 137.

CDOT warns drivers to look for emergency vehicles arriving at the scene.

They also say to expect delays in the area.

KOAA News5 will provide updates as we receive them.
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