Road work and conditions - The Durango Herald

La Plata County road crews deal with whatever winter sends them

Private drivers can help by properly maintaining vehicles

DATE: Dec 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Disappearing lights may alienate some motorists

In October, you answered my question about the blinking warnings lights at the U.S. Highway 550 and Trimble Lane intersection. The lights used to start flashing just before the stoplight cha...

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Chain law in effect on Molas Pass

First major snow of season means icy roads

DATE: Nov 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

District 9-R vehicles not allowed to travel Red Mountain Pass

Road conditions, other drivers cited as reason

DATE: Nov 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Delays on U.S. 491 frustrate Cortez businesses

Delay leaves business owners anxious

DATE: Nov 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bridge fix will cause traffic delays on Highway 184

A section of Colorado Highway 184 will be open using a gravel surface during reconstruction of the Narraguinnep Canal Bridge. Construction on Highway 184 at Narraguinnep Canal Bri...

DATE: Nov 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Voters say no to roads and bridges, airport taxes

A property tax measure to expand Durango-La Plata County Airport expansion lost by landslide, while a tax increase to fund La Plata County roads and bridges was defeated by a slim margin. ...

DATE: Nov 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

On U.S. Highway 550/160, two mile markers miss by a mile

I go past mileposts 87 and 88 frequently while driving or riding my bike on U.S. Highway 550/160 near Home Depot. One day it occurred to me that they were not a mile apart. In repeated measu...

DATE: Nov 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Bridge repaving projects could cause delays

The Ninth Street bridge will closed, and the 32nd Street bridge will have some lane closures during repaving over the next week. The city began repaving Wednesday on the 32nd Stre...

DATE: Nov 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wilson Gulch Road nears completion

From ‘Bridge to Nowhere’ to ‘Road to the Future’

DATE: Oct 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ballot Issue 1A would raise taxes for roads, bridges

Road and bridge ballot question

DATE: Oct 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Street repaving begins today

Street repaving will start Tuesday in various areas in Durango. Work will be conducted: On 36th Street east of Main Avenue. On Holly Avenue. On west 28th Stre...

DATE: Oct 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News