Damages set to close Colorado's Imogene Pass through end of season

It's looking like southwestern Colorado's Imogene Pass will remain closed to vehicular traffic for the remainder of the season after excessive rain resulted in rockslides and severe damage along the route in mid-August. Imogene Pass connects Ouray with Telluride.

According to San Miguel County Road and Bridge, a section of retaining wall was lost, resulting in erosion along a section of the road that was built by blasting into a cliffside. This damage in the area between Twin Falls and Royer Gulch.

With the closure of the route, Tomboy Road is also closed.

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