Road work and conditions - The Durango Herald

Roads become more difficult to make driving easier

What the heck is up with the disappearing lane on U.S. Highway 550 just before the Iron Horse Inn? Did too many drivers end up in the pool at the RV park? I thought that the two lanes mergin...

DATE: Apr 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Junction Creek Road resurfacing project canceled

The resurfacing project planned for Junction Creek Road that would have closed the road from April 13-30 has been canceled, Forest Service officials announced Thursday. The Forest...

DATE: Apr 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Work to start on Ignacio intersection

Construction scheduled to end in March

DATE: Mar 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

New road is a glitch in Bayfield’s school plans

Development of 40 acres south of Bayfield Middle School has been stymied for years by lack of a U.S. Highway 160 access at the east edge of town to reduce traffic impacts on the Commerce Dri...

DATE: Mar 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Blasting begins on rocks at Bondad Hill

Drivers should expect 20-minute delays

DATE: Mar 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mystery gas line, winter’s onset lead to rout of route

I just came down 14th Street from East Third Avenue and recalled the city doing street work there some months back. The south side of the street is smoothly paved, but the north side of the ...

DATE: Mar 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Stoplight at JBo’s isn’t music to motorists’ ears

Going to work every morning, I drive down North College Drive and have to stop at the light on Florida Road across from JBo’s for a left turn. That light takes 45 minutes to change. OK, mayb...

DATE: Feb 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Northbound lane at Highway 550-Bondad Hill closed until Tuesday

One of two northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 500 near Bondad Hill will be closed until Tuesday because of a rockslide Sunday morning, a Colorado Department of Transportation spokeswoman said....

DATE: Feb 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

No new snow expected for Durango during Snowdown

Nine hours of avalanche work closed Red Mountain Pass Monday; open now

DATE: Jan 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

What’s to come in 2016?

A roundup of La Plata County issues and people to pay attention to this year

DATE: Jan 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado still not sure whether legal marijuana made roads less safe

Three years after Colorado voted to legalize recreational marijuana, little is known about whether the state’s roads are less safe – and law enforcement efforts remain largely focused on alc...

DATE: Dec 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County officials may again seek tax hike to fix roads

Larger turnout in presidential election could help cause, commissioners say

DATE: Dec 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.