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Semi-Truck Catches Fire On Eastbound I-70 Near Arriba, Right Lane Closed

ARRIBA, Colo. (CBS4) -- Colorado State Patrol responded to I-70 between Arriba and Flager to control traffic during the response to a semi-truck fire Monday morning.

According to CSP, a semi-truck caught fire near mile marker 386. The call was received by by State Patrol at 9:40 a.m.

The right lane of eastbound I-70 remained closed at the scene of the semi-truck fire as of 11:30 a.m. CSP said there was no time frame for the road to reopen completely.

This scene is east of Limon and Highway 71.

Drivers are advised to use caution or seek an alternate route.

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