Trucks overturn on I-25 due to high winds

COLORADO SPRINGS — A Colorado Department of Transportation spokesperson has confirmed two trucks have overturned on I-25 Tuesday morning due to high winds.

One truck is located at mile marker 52, the other at mile marker 59 near Walsenburg. Northbound lanes of I-25 are closed in that area for vehicle recovery efforts.

A high-wind restriction is in place for Huerfano, Las Animas, and Pueblo Counties.

CDOT noted that any semis and high-profile vehicles must stay off the highway between the Colorado/New Mexico border and mile marked 117 (located north of Pueblo).

Any semis on the highway must pull over and shelter in place.

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