{"id":420,"date":"2026-05-15T16:33:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T16:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coloradospringsmoverss.com\/?p=420"},"modified":"2026-05-15T16:33:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T16:33:55","slug":"crash-closes-southbound-lanes-of-u-s-85-in-brighton-could-stay-closed-for-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coloradospringsmoverss.com\/?p=420","title":{"rendered":"Crash closes southbound lanes of U.S. 85 in Brighton, could stay closed for hours"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div><strong>Getting your Trinity Audio player ready&#8230;<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>A crash has closed the southbound lanes of U.S. 85 at 136th Avenue in the Brighton area.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradospringsmoverss.com\/?p=418\">Dire Colorado budget, business wins and veto threats mark Gov. Jared Polis\u2019 final legislative session<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Brighton Police Chief Matt Domenico said injuries have been reported. He said the department will release more details later.<\/p>\n<p>The crash occurred at about 6:30 a.m. Friday, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Domenico expected the southbound lanes to remain closed for several hours.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradospringsmoverss.com\/?p=416\">Pueblo officer fatally shoots suspect after car chase<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Police advised drivers to take Sable Boulevard, Brighton Road or Interstate 76 as alternative routes.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>TRAFFIC ALERT: Southbound HWY 85 is closed at E. 136th Ave due to a serious crash. Motorists are advised to take Sable Blvd, Brighton Rd or I-76 as alternative routes.   #roadclosure #trafficalert @ColoradoDOT pic.twitter.com\/UiUXpo00CM<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradospringsmoverss.com\/?p=414\">Colorado school choice canvassers forged ballot petition signatures, state says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Brighton PD (@BrightonPolice) May 15, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em>Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.<\/em><\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The southbound lanes of U.S. 85 in Brighton remain closed after an accident Friday morning. 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