Interstate 76 reopens in Colorado after crash closed eastbound lanes at Sheridan Boulevard

A crash that happened before sunrise on Tuesday in the western part of the Denver metro area led to an extended interstate closure. Interstate 76 eastbound was closed through rush hour on Tuesday morning. The closure was at Sheridan Boulevard.  

The crash happened between Sheridan Boulevard and Wadsworth Boulevard, close to where Jefferson County meets Denver's city limits.

Authorities so far haven't said why the closure of the eastbound lanes is lasting for so long. Traffic was back to normal at 9:45 a.m.

A yellow car could be seen flipped over on its back at the crash scene.