Road work and conditions

Colorado Department of Transportation

Colorado Department of Transportation schedules busy work season

Projects aim to increase safety, reduce traffic congestion

June 21, 2019

Local News

Memorial Day rain expected in Southwest Colorado

Weather could delay work on Colorado 145

May 26, 2019

Local News

Two ballot questions could generate millions for transportation in Southwest Colorado

Propositions 109, 110 would increase transportation financing in different ways

October 4, 2018

Local News

As La Plata County grows, ‘rush hour’ may become a real concern

Traffic may not be an issue today, but growth will change that

April 21, 2018

Local News

Dolores to receive curb ramps to improve accessibility

Project aims to improve accessibility

April 3, 2018

Red Mountain, Molas and Coal Bank passes closed

More snow expected later in the week

February 19, 2018

Local News

County seeks Congress’ help on Dolores-Norwood Road

Land transfer would allow improvements on Dolores-Norwood Road, officials say

January 30, 2018

Water leak on Colorado 145 prompts traffic concerns

Wet spot on road caused by broken irrigation pipe

June 28, 2017

Work on U.S. 160 set for ’15

A Colorado Department of Transportation crew replaces a guardrail Wednesday between Bayfield and Yellowjacket.Courtesy of Colorado Department of Transportation A…

March 6, 2017

Wildlife underpass to divert animals

CDOT plans $94M in regional road projects

March 6, 2017

Delays on U.S. 491 frustrate Cortez businesses

Delays in Highway 491 project leave business owners anxious

November 12, 2016

Wilson Gulch Road nears completion

The $9.8 million road, which connects to Mercy Regional, should be open in a week or two

October 14, 2016

County roads wearing thin

Ride along revealed roads in need of repair, paving

August 15, 2016

Local News

Blasting on Red Mountain Pass to begin Wednesday

30-minute delays expected for two weeks

May 11, 2016

Local News

In the Colorado General Assembly, roads debate is in limbo

Truckers, commuters, businesses frustrated with logjam

May 10, 2016

Road between Mancos, Dolores gets upgrade

The $5.9 million project includes leveling, adding edge-to-edge asphalt, fixing dips and improving curves. It is the first time the…

October 16, 2013

Highway between Mancos, Dolores gets an upgrade

The $5.9 million project includes leveling, adding edge-to-edge asphalt, fixing dips and improving curves. It is the first time the…

October 15, 2013