Park County, CO – Both directions of Highway 285 are closed at the top of Kenosha Pass this afternoon after a vehicle fire prompted a full shutdown, according to the Park County Sheriff’s Office. The closure was first reported around 3:15 p.m. Friday, with authorities noting that there is no estimated time for reopening.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews responded to the scene shortly after reports of a vehicle fire near the summit of Kenosha Pass, a major mountain corridor connecting Park and Jefferson counties. No injuries have been reported as of now, and officials have not released details on the cause of the fire.
Drivers traveling between Fairplay and Grant are being asked to use alternate routes or delay travel if possible. The closure affects a key commuter and recreational route often used by travelers heading toward the Front Range or South Park areas.
The Sheriff’s Office stated that updates will be shared as soon as crews can safely reopen the highway. Travelers are encouraged to check COtrip.org and local news outlets for the latest road conditions and detour information.
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