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🚧 Road Maintenance Update: Alternating Traffic Between County Road 63A and Ophir Loop, Mountain Village
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Colorado. Attention residents and travelers in Mountain Village: Starting on May 15 at 7:00 AM MDT, wall maintenance operations will commence on the stretch of road between County Road 63A and Ophir Loop, approximately 6 to 7 miles south of Mountain Village. The work will affect traffic from Mile Point 62.4 to Mile Point 63.4, where alternating traffic patterns will be implemented to ensure the safety of the workers and the traveling public. This wall maintenance is scheduled to last until May 19, 2024, concluding around 12:00 AM MDT.Please be prepared for potential delays and plan your travel accordingly during this period. The full schedule for this maintenance work is as follows:• May 15, 7:00 AM - May 19, 12:00 AM.Travelers are encouraged to use alternate routes if possible and to adhere to all traffic signs and instructions provided by road crews. Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as we work to improve the safety and infrastructure of our community's roadways.
🚧 Road Maintenance Update for US 550, San Juan County, CO
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Colorado. Traffic alert for drivers on US 550 in San Juan County: Road maintenance operations are taking place between Electra Lake Road, which is approximately 22 miles north of Durango, and Lime Creek Road, about 17 miles south of Silverton. The affected section spans from Mile Point 48 to Mile Point 53. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and expect potential delays when traveling through this stretch. Please plan your trips accordingly and stay tuned for further updates on the progress of the maintenance work.
CDOT announces plan to repair sections of U.S. 50 over Blue Mesa Reservoir
GUNNISON COUNTY, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced a plan Tuesday to repair a section of U.S. Highway 50 over Blue Mesa Reservoir in Montrose, Gunnison and Hinsdale counties. The plan will focus repairs in four areas that pose an "imminent" risk to structural integrity, according...
🚧 Traffic Update: Road Construction Between County Road 4 and County Road 1, Ouray County
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Colorado. Local residents and commuters should be aware of ongoing road construction occurring between County Road 4 and County Road 1, approximately 2 to 3 miles south of Colona, spanning from Mile Point 114 to Mile Point 114.5. This construction has resulted in alternating traffic patterns and has imposed a width limit of 11'0" in effect. These traffic modifications are a part of long-term infrastructure improvement and are expected to continue until August 1, 2024, at about 1:00 AM MDT. The public should expect these conditions to persist and plan their travel accordingly to accommodate these restrictions and potential delays. For your convenience, here is the full schedule for the anticipated construction timeline: • From May 8, 6:24 PM - August 1, 1:00 AM.
🚨 Update: Chain and Traction Laws Lifted on US 550 Near Silverton, CO
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Colorado. In accordance with the latest notice from the local transportation authorities, we would like to inform the community that the chain law for all commercial vehicles and the traction law for all passenger vehicles have been lifted between Lime Creek and Andrews Lake. This update pertains to a section of the US 550, specifically from Mile Point 56.7 to Mile Point 60, which lies approximately 10 to 13 miles south of Silverton, CO in San Juan County. Motorists can expect the normal flow of traffic to resume in this region without the previous requirements for chains or traction devices.
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