Hazmat team called in Colorado Springs for large line of white powder on roadway

Photo of white powder on the road 10/11/21
Photo of white powder on the road 10/11/21(CSFD)
Published: Oct. 11, 2021 at 3:44 PM MDT|Updated: Oct. 12, 2021 at 5:58 AM MDT
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A roadway was closed in Colorado Springs on Monday after a large line of white powder was discovered.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department said the Hazmat Team was called to the area of 2255 E. Las Vegas St. for the powder. The area is between Janitell Road and South Circle Drive on the south side of the city. The fire department eventually announced the white powder in question was lime powder.

The road was back open Monday night.

No one was injured during the incident and the fire department announced there was no danger to the public.

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