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Pedestrian killed on Hwy. 550 north of Durango

Colorado State Patrol says incident occurred about 8:15 p.m. Thursday

September 4, 2020

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Red Mountain Pass reopens after mudslides

U.S. Highway 550 was closed about one hour, 45 minutes

July 27, 2020

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Durango asks residents to weigh in on Camino crossing options

Project design likely delayed because of funding shortfalls

April 17, 2020

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Road crews will close Bayfield intersection next week

Bayfield Parkway and County Road 509 to be improved

March 20, 2020

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Congested Cortez intersection will become 4-way stop

Increased traffic and improved safety cited for change

February 17, 2020

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Durango to Bayfield: U.S. Highway 160 sees high rate of crashes

Stretch is one of busiest traffic areas in La Plata County

February 7, 2020

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U.S. Highway 550 interchange work scheduled for spring

Construction to connect ‘Bridge to Nowhere’ will take years

December 29, 2019

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Durango cyclist killed in California; no charges likely for driver

Authorities say man rode into car’s path

December 26, 2019

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Off-season road projects frustrate Durango drivers

lanes reduced to two near Town Plaza and Walmart

December 18, 2019

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Camino del Rio traffic delays expected near new hotel

restrictions will begin Dec. 2

November 25, 2019

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Eighth Street and Main Avenue to remain two-way stop, for now

could be months before new traffic pole is installed

November 7, 2019

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Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by truck in Durango

Bayfield resident suffered head injury

November 5, 2019

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Eight Corners intersection in Bayfield to close for repairs

Parkway closed starting Monday

November 1, 2019

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Brush fire south of Cortez slows traffic on U.S. 160/491

Fast-moving fire threatens several homes

November 1, 2019

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Bayfield road closure at Eight Corners intersection

Parkway closed starting Monday

November 1, 2019

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La Plata County tests camera-equipped radar trailers

could help develop ‘naughty list,’ send drivers warning

September 27, 2019

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What are people with clipboards doing around Durango?

Biennial count shows more people are walking, biking in the city

September 13, 2019

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Traffic signal becomes four-way stop in downtown Durango

damaged post Monday at Eighth and Main

September 10, 2019

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Road crews will conduct night work on Camino del Rio next week

Night work next week in downtown Durango is expected to cause traffic delays.Durango Herald file Night work will begin at…

August 31, 2019

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Colorado seat belt use hits record high at 88%

A survey by the Colorado Department of Transportation shows seat-belt use improved to 88.3% in 2019 from 86.3% in 2018.…

August 30, 2019

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Woman flown to hospital after Mancos Hill crash

Traffic stopped to allow dogs to cross highway when crash occurred

July 29, 2019

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Cortez man injured in head-on crash at U.S. 160/491 intersection

Collision occurred Sunday night

June 17, 2019

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Police arrest drunken man with rifle after brief manhunt

U.S. Highway 160 reopens between Bayfield and Pagosa Springs

June 17, 2019

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Durango man accused of killing three in crash faces June trial

Authorities say Noah DeDear was distracted while driving

May 8, 2019