Jefferson County, Colorado — Officials plan to close a section of Highway 93 this afternoon due to expected high winds and elevated fire danger.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the closure is expected to begin around 2 p.m. and will affect Highway 93 between 64th Avenue and Highway 72 along the foothills west of the Denver metro area.
Authorities said the planned shutdown is tied to anticipated high wind conditions that could increase wildfire risk in the area. Wind-driven fire danger can make roadside conditions hazardous and complicate emergency response efforts, particularly along exposed stretches of highway near open land and foothill terrain.
Drivers are being asked to plan alternate routes and expect possible traffic adjustments as the closure begins.
The sheriff’s office noted that conditions may change quickly, meaning the closure timing could shift depending on weather conditions and fire risk levels throughout the day.
Updates will be posted through official county channels as the situation develops.
Highway 93 is a major north–south route connecting communities along the Front Range foothills and is frequently used by commuters traveling between Golden, Boulder County, and northwest metro Denver. A closure along this corridor can affect regional traffic flow during the afternoon travel period.
The sheriff’s office encouraged drivers to monitor official alerts and check road conditions before traveling in the area.
Students, service workers, and commuters who rely on Highway 93 for afternoon travel may want to leave extra time or adjust routes.
More information is available through the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the county’s critical alerts page.
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