Northbound US‑85 (Santa Fe Drive) shut down Friday afternoon after fire activity forced authorities to close the roadway between Lakeside Drive and Dumont Way, backing up the northbound commute along the busy corridor. Emergency vehicles were on scene and the closure hit drivers during the peak afternoon rush.
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, the closure was posted at 4:30 p.m. yesterday, with the notice: “Road closed due to fire activity between Lakeside Drive and Dumont Way.” The agency did not provide information about the size of the fire or whether any structures or people were affected.
Where the closure is and who it affects
The shutdown is on northbound US‑85, locally known as Santa Fe Drive, between Lakeside Drive and Dumont Way, a stretch that carries a heavy flow of commuters between Denver and southern neighborhoods. Hoodline has previously covered construction and lane changes in the area, including recent night lane closures that can magnify delays when an unexpected shutdown hits during rush hour.
Drivers who rely on Santa Fe for daily trips into and out of the city should plan for slower travel while crews and emergency responders remain on scene.
How to plan around the closure
Motorists are advised to check real-time conditions and camera feeds at COtrip and to build in extra time if travel through the area cannot be avoided. Local traffic reporters and CDOT updates remain the best sources for detour information while responders continue operations on the northbound lanes…