All westbound lanes of U.S. 36 in Denver were closed Saturday morning after a collision caused a diesel fuel spill. The wreck reportedly involved a vehicle which struck a freight truck and drove away.
The fuel spill is located in several Boulder-bound lanes of the Boulder Turnpike just west of the Pecos Street interchange.
Crews believe these lanes will be closed until well into the afternoon, according to the Colorado State Patrol.
CSP Trooper Sherri Mendez said the current estimate for re-opening the highway is approximately 3:30 p.m., but that could change…