Road work and conditions

Local News

Durango Public Works: Main Avenue needs ‘open-heart surgery’

Cost, timeline unknown for critical utility upgrades

June 23, 2025

Local News

CDOT to perform chip-sealing between Durango and Silverton

Rockfall mitigation on Coal Bank Pass to last through late October

June 7, 2025

Regional News

There are more angry drivers on Colorado’s roads – and experts see a lot of things to blame

Traffic on Interstate 25 south of Denver. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) More than half of all calls made to Colorado…

May 29, 2025

Local News

Mild winter cost Durango a third of its snowplowing budget

hauled 310 loads of snow in 2024-25, down from 1,000 the previous winter

April 28, 2025

Local News

More signs of aging infrastructure uncovered in Durango alley

to use radar, other tools to locate buried utility lines

April 16, 2025

Local News

Railroad construction to close section of College Drive for 10 days in downtown Durango

will be inaccessible to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic

April 1, 2025

Local News

North College Drive reconstruction resumes Monday

Commuters should expect one-way alternating traffic

March 28, 2025

Local News

Road construction resumes in northeast Durango

motorists can expect 15-minute delays

March 22, 2025

Local News

‘Road diet’ planned for College Drive and East Eighth Avenue in Durango

Project will reduce lanes, improve sidewalks and bus stops

March 20, 2025

Local News

Colorado 145 reopens north of Dolores after Thursday morning rockslide

will return to downsize large boulder

December 26, 2024

Local News

Durango crafting new ‘speed management plan’

Demonstrative street and road improvements planned for 2025

December 22, 2024

Local News

Red Mountain Pass to close most of Tuesday

Colorado Department of Transportation to dial in avalanche mitigation tactics

December 9, 2024

Local News

32nd Street extension in northeast Durango to reopen Wednesday

and gutter construction could continue during winter

November 23, 2024

Local News

Durango tests neon pedestrian flags at crossing frequented by children

Drivers don’t seem to stop for people using crosswalk at 19th Street and Main Avenue

November 16, 2024

Local News

San Juan National Forest seasonal road closures take effect soon

Snow-covered roads will be locked to protect surfaces, wildlife

November 15, 2024

Local News

Durango’s aging water, sewer infrastructure begins to show wear and tear

of sight, out of mind: We don’t think about system until it fails

October 9, 2024

Local News

Repaving of Florida Road northeast Durango to reduce lanes of travel through October

Traffic impacts expected from Edgemont Ranch northeast to Colvig Silver Camps

September 30, 2024

Local News

Should voters have a say in approving Durango’s Downtown’s Next Step?

staff members field questions about proposed curb extensions

September 26, 2024

Local News

Speed ‘cushions,’ cameras considered for Animas View Drive

Junction Street safety designs to be presented at public meeting Monday

September 23, 2024

Local News

Residents appeal CDOT intersection built as part of Highway 550 realignment

Neighbors said they feel overlooked, say questions have gone unanswered

September 20, 2024

Local News

La Plata County adopts road impact fees

development will have to pay fees in range of $1,200 to $3,700 for new dwelling units

August 29, 2024

Local News

From the archives: Roads well traveled

Records from La Plata County Commissioners meetings in 1884 contain familiar demands for road maintenance

August 11, 2024

Local News

Pilot program to widen sidewalks, slow traffic takes shape in downtown Durango

Pedestrian-friendly reimagining of Main Avenue as contentious as ever

August 10, 2024

Local News

Photo: Let it flow

Workers pour footings for a concrete retaining wall Tuesday at the east end of County Road 251, which is being…

August 6, 2024