U.S. 287 closed due to derailed train in Longmont

U.S. 287 is closed in Longmont due to a derailed train, according to a Thursday evening X post by the Colorado Department of Transportation. 

All northbound and southbound lanes are closed at 1st Avenue and Emery Street at mile point 315.4 in Longmont.

The Burlington Northern Santa Fe train is blocking multiple intersections, including 1st Avenue and Main Street, 1st Avenue and Coffman Street and 1st Avenue and Emery Street.

The derailment, caused by a detached wheel on a train car, is minor, but the train cannot be moved until it is repaired, according to the City of Longmont. The repair will likely occur after 8 a.m. on Friday.