Douglas County, CO – Highway 83 is closed in both directions near Russellville Road this afternoon following a crash, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The closure is located at milepost 40 and is impacting travel in both directions.
According to officials, drivers are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while crews respond to the incident. The Colorado State Patrol has not released details regarding injuries or the number of vehicles involved as of early reports Monday afternoon.
Authorities have not indicated when the highway will reopen.
Drivers traveling between Elbert County and northern Douglas County should plan for delays or detours. Additional updates are expected later today as investigators clear the scene.
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