Train derailment closes Brighton Boulevard in Commerce City

A minor train derailment north of Denver in Commerce City Friday morning forced the closure of Brighton Boulevard, authorities said.

Brighton Boulevard was closed between East 56th Avenue and East 60th Avenue, according to a Commerce City police post shortly before 8 a.m. on Twitter.

No estimates were given for the time of reopening.

Traffic Alert

Brighton Blvd. is closed between E. 56th Ave. and E. 60th Ave. due to a minor train derailment.

There is no ETA for reopening. #COTraffic

— Commerce City Police Department (@CommerceCityPD) June 16, 2023