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Major accident shuts down southbound 85 in Fort Lupton

Written by Dormer Harpring reviewed by KC Harping. August 27, 2025Accidents In the News

FORT LUPTON, CO – A major accident has shut down a section of US Highway 85 on Wednesday morning, Denver 7 Traffic reports.

The accident occurred just south of Fort Lupton around 8:30 am. Authorities closed down the southbound lanes of US Highway 85 at Highway 52 shortly after. Surrounding county roads are reportedly nearly gridlocked as of publication.

Little else is known at this time. We will continue to update should more information become available.

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