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Road work and conditions

The road and bridge conundrum

The road and bridge conundrum

does La Plata County work around a Road and Bridge Dept. funding deficit?

October 13, 2023

Smooth Road Ahead

Smooth Road Ahead

repaving projects

August 24, 2023

Highway pavement project to slow traffic near Durango-La Plata County Airport

Highway pavement project to slow traffic near Durango-La Plata County Airport

Travelers should prepare for delays before catching flights

Possible sinkhole closes westbound lane of Florida Road in Durango

Possible sinkhole closes westbound lane of Florida Road in Durango

Streets Division investigates soil compaction issues on major thoroughfare

Section of Florida Road to close for three weeks northeast of Durango

Section of Florida Road to close for three weeks northeast of Durango

detours expected for estimated 3,600 vehicle trips per day

‘F’ is for Florida, and two failing intersections in Durango

‘F’ is for Florida, and two failing intersections in Durango

A meeting will be held Tuesday to discuss possible road improvements

As spring construction ramps up, Durango Public Works says recruitment efforts are paying off

As spring construction ramps up, Durango Public Works says recruitment efforts are paying off

Streets division is nearly fully staffed; department turns focus to utilities maintenance

Contractors to blow up truck-size boulder

Contractors to blow up truck-size boulder

Drivers should expect delays Tuesday on County Road 243 north of Lemon Dam

Potholes beware: CDOT plans to amp up spending for emergency fixes

Potholes beware: CDOT plans to amp up spending for emergency fixes

of Colorado’s roads and highways are in rough shape after a very snowy winter

National Forest road closures extended in Southwest Colorado

National Forest road closures extended in Southwest Colorado

Continuing snowmelt means roads are not yet drivable

Video, set to Looney Tunes theme song, shows boulder being blasted to bits

Video, set to Looney Tunes theme song, shows boulder being blasted to bits

Contractors blew up two rocks that had fallen along La Posta Road (County Road 213)

C.R. 301 conditions highlight La Plata County Road and Bridge funding challenges

C.R. 301 conditions highlight La Plata County Road and Bridge funding challenges

Residents are unhappy about a paving delay

La Plata County to repave County Road 501, delay work on Country Road 301

La Plata County to repave County Road 501, delay work on Country Road 301

Freeze-thaw cycle has done significant damage to asphalt

Median work to continue in Aztec

Median work to continue in Aztec

Contractor to perform median work for 10 days

February 27, 2023

Durango requests residents limit curbside parking ahead of snowstorm

Durango requests residents limit curbside parking ahead of snowstorm

wants to test compliance amid discussions of revised street-cleaning strategy

February 22, 2023

La Plata County plans gravel road grading

La Plata County plans gravel road grading

will prioritize roads based on their condition and accessibility

January 5, 2023

Do your tires pass inspection for winter road conditions?

Do your tires pass inspection for winter road conditions?

Colorado’s Traction Law has specific requirements for vehicles once the snow begins to fall.

December 30, 2022

Aztec hopes for a revival as long-awaited bypass awaits review

Aztec hopes for a revival as long-awaited bypass awaits review

Project would reduce truck t

October 29, 2022

As summer winds down, CDOT construction ramps up

As summer winds down, CDOT construction ramps up

driver wonders why work can’t be done at night

August 31, 2022

Road maintenance takes place on U.S. Highway 160 near Walmart

Road maintenance takes place on U.S. Highway 160 near Walmart

Drivers can expect delays through next week

August 17, 2022

Roadwork to begin Monday on north Main Avenue

Roadwork to begin Monday on north Main Avenue

will install rapid-flashing beacon for pedestrian crossing between 29th and 30th streets

August 10, 2022

Bridge repairs made Friday near DoubleTree intersection in Durango

Bridge repairs made Friday near DoubleTree intersection in Durango

Temporary metal plates installed until expansion plate can be replaced

Advisory boards recommend funding Camino underpass in 2025 or 2026

Advisory boards recommend funding Camino underpass in 2025 or 2026

Durango City Council has final say if and when such projects get funded

Bridge repair to cause significant delays Friday near DoubleTree intersection in Durango

Bridge repair to cause significant delays Friday near DoubleTree intersection in Durango

Drivers encouraged to find alternate routes if possible