U.s. Highway 550

U.S. Highway 550 connection finally opens in Durango

Some motorists pleased, others dismissive of roundabouts

DATE: Jul 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Traffic switch from Farmington Hill to new U.S. Highway 550 alignment slated for Sunday

CDOT acknowledges project went past deadline, negotiated with contractor on financial penalties

DATE: Jul 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman charged in Durango hit-and-run has bail revoked after holiday DUI

Brittany Dee, 24, was arrested while driving back from Silverton on July 4

DATE: Jul 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

What happens to roadkill carcasses in Southwest Colorado?

La Plata County roads have more wildlife collisions than anywhere else in the state

DATE: Jul 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man receives prison sentence for attempted carjacking

Suspect accused of beating woman with a rock

DATE: Jun 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: U.S. Highway 550 north of Purgatory to remain open during semi recovery

Truck was hauling pipe when it went over edge

DATE: May 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sabotage deflates experience for Iron Horse Bicycle Classic riders

Sharp tacks scattered on road puncture tires for about 50 riders

DATE: May 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Opening of U.S. Highway 550 realignment hits delay; CDOT targets mid-June

Roundabout at Grandview interchange needs lights before Farmington Hill can be abandoned

DATE: May 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado State Patrol warns of dangers involving drowsy driving

CSP believes that’s what caused a vehicle to veer off U.S. Highway 550 and crash into a tree on Saturday

DATE: May 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gusty winds could give Iron Horse Bicycle Classic riders a boost Saturday morning

Road race and McDonald’s Citizen Tour begin at 7:30 and 8 a.m., respectively

DATE: May 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado’s largest interchange project to be completed later this month

Grandview connection dubbed ‘Bridge to the Future’

DATE: May 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: A little too far

Trailer goes down embankment north of Durango

DATE: May 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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