Traffic

Local News

Portion of southbound Main Avenue limited to one lane during water line repair

Construction should be finished by Thursday

July 9, 2022

Local News

10 parking spots on East Third Avenue marked for removal to improve safety

Extended red zones aim to reduce line-of-sight issues at five intersections

July 9, 2022

Local News

Photos: Paving begins on U.S. Highway 550 realignment project

Paving begins Thursday on a 1.25-mile section of the new northbound lanes on the U.S. Highway 550 realignment project. The…

June 16, 2022

Local News

Photos: Workers install north Main Avenue crosswalk

Alfonso Perez, left, and Christian Havranek, both with Morton Electric, work on the new crosswalk Thursday in the 2900 block…

June 9, 2022

Local News

Are speed bumps causing more harm than good?

Emergency services not particularly fond of the neighborhood traffic devices

May 23, 2022

Local News

New Colorado law allows cyclists to skip stop signs when the coast is clear

Durango police chief cautions bicyclists to slow down and watch for traffic, but supports decision

May 6, 2022

Local News

Truck crash snarls morning commute on U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango

Vehicle ‘dropped a couple tires off the road’ and rolled near Elmore’s Corner

April 25, 2022

Regional News

‘Personal choices’ behind surge in traffic deaths in Colorado, officials say

Overall, state has seen a 50% increase in fatalities since 2011

January 20, 2022

Local News

Vehicle recovery to enter its third day later this week on U.S. Highway 550 south of Silverton

Drivers can expect delays when crews return to scene

December 13, 2021

Local News

Rise in deadly crashes prompts crack down on traffic violations in Southwest Colorado

Patrol to issue fewer warnings, have greater presence on area roads

December 8, 2021

Local News

Woman killed in rollover crash north of Cortez

Single-vehicle accident occurred near intersection of U.S. Highway 491 and Colorado 184

October 22, 2021

Local News

Roundabouts for East 32nd Street? Durango considers ‘traffic calming devices’

include landscaped medians, narrower lanes and improved crosswalks

September 21, 2021

Local News

Roadwork begins on U.S. Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray

will improve electrical infrastructure through corridor

September 13, 2021

Local News

Few motorcycle crashes reported during Labor Day weekend in Durango

Corners rally proved to be safe for participants

September 10, 2021

Local News

It’s not over yet: Summer construction ramps up with Camino del Rio median project

Durango City Council seeks better communication with CDOT

August 20, 2021

Local News

Durango seeks bids on Camino del Rio underpass

Pedestrian crossing expected to cost about $4 million

July 2, 2021

Local News

Cortez Main Street will undergo repairs beginning in June

Concrete roadways will be upgraded; parking will be affected temporarily

May 27, 2021

Local News

Two seriously injured in head-on crash south of Durango

hits car Friday night on Highway 550 near New Mexico line

May 17, 2021

Local News

Pedestrian hit by truck while crossing E. Main Street in Cortez

taken to hospital and released; incident remains under investigation

April 16, 2021

Local News

Colorado State Patrol seeks reckless speeder who eluded police north of Durango

Durangoan describes almost being hit on U.S. Highway 550

March 1, 2021

Local News

Crash on U.S. Highway 160 near Mancos causes injury

person cited; cause under investigation

February 5, 2021

Local News

Durango-to-Purgatory Resort route a hotbed of activity

enforcement sees increase of DUIs, speeding during winter months on Hwy. 550

January 27, 2021

Local News

Durango residents weigh in on north Main Avenue crossing options

corridor creates challenges for pedestrians, bicyclists and cars

January 20, 2021

Local News

5,000 people pack Wolf Creek Ski Area, creating traffic hazards

parked along U.S. Highway 160, with people walking along road

December 29, 2020