U.S. Highway 160

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DoubleTree bridge to undergo another bout of maintenance

week’s construction seeks to provide long-term solution for expansion joint

April 21, 2024

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Tanker truck crash closes U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango for eight hours

Vehicle was hauling 7,900 gallons of liquefied natural gas, some of which spilled east of Elmore’s Corner

April 15, 2024

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One killed in single-car crash west of Durango

Colorado State Patrol suspects excessive speed played a role in accident

March 25, 2024

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Colorado Senators celebrate millions for Southwest Colorado projects

Congressional earmarks include $1.5 million for a stoplight in Bayfield

March 13, 2024

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Update: Wolf Creek, Molas, Coal Bank passes open; Red Mountain remains closed overnight

Highway 550 closed 10 p.m. Tuesday, parts reopened midday Thursday

February 6, 2024

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CDOT awarded $59 million for U.S. 160 improvements in La Plata County

Additional travel and turn lanes east of Elmore’s Corner, wildlife fencing to be built

February 6, 2024

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Rockslide buries all lanes of travel on Wolf Creek Pass

Highway reopened Monday afternoon after engineering assessment

January 30, 2024

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Wolf Creek Pass to close Monday morning for avalanche mitigation

Area is reporting 24 inches of snow over the last 24 hours

January 7, 2024

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Winter storm makes for sketchy driving conditions across Four Corners

Jackknifed semi closes U.S. Highway 160 south of Cortez

January 4, 2024

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Road to growth: Bayfield sees highway connection as key to future development

than 900 homes could be built in coming years, nearly doubling size of town

November 30, 2023

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Five mountain passes in Southwest Colorado keep drivers enthralled

‘They’re definitely five different characters in a novel,’ says CDOT spokeswoman

November 20, 2023

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Community invited to offer feedback on Highway 160, 172 access plan

to take place Thursday evening at Faith Community Church

October 18, 2023

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Bridge to undergo repairs this week in Durango, causing ‘lengthy delays’

making repairs at DoubleTree intersection near U.S. highways 550/160

October 15, 2023

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Southwest Colorado braces for eclipse traffic

Drivers heading toward Mesa Verde National Park should prepare for ‘heavy traffic,’ CDOT warns

October 11, 2023

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New state law requires drivers to move over for stationary vehicles

Durango Police officer says people frequently ignore cars on roadside

August 5, 2023

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Firefighters seek to use Dry Lake fire for fuels reduction

Lightning started fire Sunday east of Bayfield; smoke was visible from U.S. Highway 160

August 3, 2023

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What happened to ‘Common Threads,’ an art piece built by Durango residents?

Project was to be installed in medians near DoubleTree intersection

July 31, 2023

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

Travelers should prepare for delays before catching flights

July 13, 2023

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Two killed in crash involving motorcycle and pickup truck east of Bayfield

were traveling east on U.S. Highway 160 when vehicle turned in front of them

June 21, 2023

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Motorcyclist killed in crash west of Durango is identified

U.S. Highway 160 was closed for more than four hours Tuesday

June 14, 2023

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Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV on U.S. Highway 160 west of Durango

was closed for more than four hours

June 13, 2023

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Mountain Village woman killed, Cortez man injured in head-on U.S. Highway 160 crash

enforcement unsure why Jeep Cherokee crossed center line

April 12, 2023

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Roads, ramp and bridge closed around Grandview interchange

Closures will last three to seven months

April 10, 2023

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La Plata County, Department of Transportation seek funding for Highway 160 improvements

Widening and a roundabout are primary goals of grant proposal

February 22, 2023