Peña Boulevard exit closed for diesel fuel spill

The Peña Boulevard exit on eastbound Interstate 70 is closed after a two-vehicle crash caused a diesel fuel spill.

At 5:39 a.m., the Aurora Police Department posted on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, that officers were on the scene of the crash and the ramp was closed.

Paramedics took both drivers to local hospitals with serious injuries, police said.

#APDTrafficAlert: Northbound ramp to Pena Boulevard is closed on eastbound I-70 for a two-vehicle crash. No estimate for how long the ramp will be closed. We will update here when more info becomes available. pic.twitter.com/hTLkljc4sl

— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) October 2, 2023

The crash caused a diesel fuel spill, meaning the Peña Boulevard exit could be closed for an extended period of time for clean up, the department said in an update.

The cleaning crew is expected to arrive at 8 a.m., but there’s no estimate for how long the process will take or when the ramp will reopen.

UPDATE: Both drivers were taken to local hospitals with serious injuries. APD’s Traffic Investigation Unit is responding to conduct a crash investigation.

ETA for clean up crew is 8 a.m.

Pena Boulevard ramp will be closed for several hours. No estimate for reopening.…

— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) October 2, 2023

Commuters should use alternate routes and avoid the area.