U.S. 287 closed north of Longmont due to major crash

U.S. 287 is closed between Longmont and Berthoud due to a major crash, according to Mountain View Fire Rescue. The Colorado Department of Transportation reported at the crash a 9:06 a.m. at Horseshoe Circle just north of Yellowstone Road. Highway 287 is completely shut down just north of Yellowstone between Longmont and Berthoud. There is a major crash and cruise will be on scene for an extended period today. Please find an alternate route and avoid the area. is point of contact for this incident. — Mountain View Fire Rescue (@MVFireRescue) Fire rescue officials expected the road to be closed for an “extended period” and advised drivers to find an alternate route.