U.S. Highway 550 - The Durango Herald

Aztec woman dies in U.S. Highway 550 crash

Police say woman attempted to make U-turn, was struck by oncoming vehicle

DATE: Jul 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Motorcyclist crashes on U.S. 550

Front Range man taken to Mercy

DATE: Jul 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

CDOT announces Highway 550 closures for Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

The Colorado Department of Transportation will close U.S. Highway 550 between Purgatory Resort and Silverton from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday to accommodate cyclists during the Iron Hors...

DATE: May 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Land purchase ensures Bridge to Nowhere can connect to Hwy. 550

$2.5M settlement will allow Grandview Interchange project to be finished

DATE: Apr 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

CDOT says resurfaced highways held up during tough winter

Similar projects planned in other areas, CDOT says

DATE: Apr 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Deputy shot in high-speed car chase expected to fully recover

San Juan County sheriff says bullet came close to a potentially fatal injury

DATE: Apr 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Car chase north of Durango ends in woman’s death

U.S. Highway 550 reopens at 10 a.m. Tuesday; two passengers taken into custody

DATE: Apr 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Video: Flyover shows Red Mountain Pass buried by heavy snow, avalanches

U.S. Highway 550 north of Silverton was closed for 19 days in March

DATE: Mar 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red Mountain Pass unburied

Red Mountain Pass was closed for about 20 days this winter after numerous avalanches buried the road, up to 30 feet deep in some areas.

DATE: Mar 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Photos: Red Mountain Pass, after the storm

DATE: Mar 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Several mountain passes closed Friday morning in Southwest Colorado

Several mountain passes were closed Friday morning across Southwest Colorado for avalanche mitigation. Passes closed as of 5 a.m. Friday included: Coal Bank and Mola...

DATE: Mar 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News