A hazmat fuel spill from a commercial tanker turned the Thursday evening drive on Colorado 83 (South Parker Road) near Parkglenn Way into a slow-motion slog, triggering a multi-agency response and leaving frustrated commuters inching along in both directions. Crews in full hazmat gear worked the scene while police managed traffic, and motorists reported long delays. Authorities said there were no immediate injuries reported.
According to The Denver Post, the leak came from a commercial fuel carrier and forced the closure of multiple lanes along Colorado 83 near Parkglenn Way as responders moved in to contain and remove the spilled product. The outlet reported that specialized cleanup teams were expected to keep several lanes shut while they treated the roadway.
South Metro Fire Rescue Says Crews Plugged Leak In About 30 Minutes
South Metro Fire Rescue reported that “The fuel spill has been stopped,” noting that hazmat crews were able to halt the leak in roughly 30 minutes. The agency said no fuel reached nearby waterways and that remediation crews would stay on scene to remove contaminants and scrub the pavement before calling the job done. Updates were shared on South Metro Fire Rescue’s official channels.
Road Closures And Cleanup Timeline…