The Colorado Department of Transportation will perform winter maintenance operations on U.S. Highway 160 on Wolf Creek Pass beginning at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. Work will take place on the west side of the pass.
Travelers will encounter a lengthy delay that will last for several hours. Drivers are urged to allow for extra travel time. Skiers heading to the Wolf Creek Ski Area should plan accordingly.
Eastbound traffic will be stopped at the chain-up station at Treasure Falls, milepost 157.
Westbound traffic will be stopped at the top of Wolf Creek Pass near the ski area, milepost 167.
The two-hour delay may be extended should unusual circumstances arise.