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6:20 a.m.
US 285 reopened in both directions following clean up of jackknifed semi.
6:15 a.m.
Due to the closure of US 285, Jeffco Public Schools buses have to take alternative route and are picking up students earlier than scheduled. This impacts routes going to West Jefferson Middle School, Conifer High School, Elk Creek Elementary School and West Jefferson Elementary schools.
4 a.m.
TRAFFIC ALERT: US 285 Southbound South of Conifer closed for a Jackknifed semi blocking all lanes. pic.twitter.com/UiwM65btyK
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