U.S. Highway 550

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Second fall storm to blanket Coal Bank, Molas passes with snow

Pacific Northwest system will send temperatures plummeting

October 28, 2024

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Photos: Keeping you on the road

heavy-duty guardrail in place above Cascade Creek on U.S. Highway 550

October 22, 2024

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Bayfield woman struck by vehicle crossing U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango

of truck swerved in attempt to avoid hitting pedestrian

October 21, 2024

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U.S. Highway 550 reopens after semitruck crashes south of Silverton

was taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital

October 1, 2024

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Residents appeal CDOT intersection built as part of Highway 550 realignment

Neighbors said they feel overlooked, say questions have gone unanswered

September 20, 2024

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Photos: CDOT hauls away debris caused by recent rains along U.S. Highway 550

Colorado Department of Transportation crews remove truckloads of dirt and rock on Tuesday along U.S. Highway 550 southbound lanes just…

July 30, 2024

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34-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash near top of Coal Bank Pass

was passing on double-yellow and lost control, according to Colorado State Patrol

July 29, 2024

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Farmington Hill traffic lights to be removed Thursday evening

Eastbound and westbound commuters can expect intermittent stops

July 23, 2024

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U.S. Highway 550 connection finally opens in Durango

motorists pleased, others dismissive of roundabouts

July 17, 2024

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Traffic switch from Farmington Hill to new U.S. Highway 550 alignment slated for Sunday

acknowledges project went past deadline, negotiated with contractor on financial penalties

July 12, 2024

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Woman charged in Durango hit-and-run has bail revoked after holiday DUI

Brittany Dee, 24, was arrested while driving back from Silverton on July 4

July 8, 2024

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What happens to roadkill carcasses in Southwest Colorado?

Plata County roads have more wildlife collisions than anywhere else in the state

July 2, 2024

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Durango man receives prison sentence for attempted carjacking

Suspect accused of beating woman with a rock

June 27, 2024

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Update: U.S. Highway 550 north of Purgatory to remain open during semi recovery

was hauling pipe when it went over edge

May 31, 2024

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Sabotage deflates experience for Iron Horse Bicycle Classic riders

tacks scattered on road puncture tires for about 50 riders

May 28, 2024

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Opening of U.S. Highway 550 realignment hits delay; CDOT targets mid-June

Roundabout at Grandview interchange needs lights before Farmington Hill can be abandoned

May 27, 2024

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Colorado State Patrol warns of dangers involving drowsy driving

believes that’s what caused a vehicle to veer off U.S. Highway 550 and crash into a tree on Saturday

May 25, 2024

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Gusty winds could give Iron Horse Bicycle Classic riders a boost Saturday morning

race and McDonald’s Citizen Tour begin at 7:30 and 8 a.m., respectively

May 23, 2024

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Southwest Colorado’s largest interchange project to be completed later this month

Grandview connection dubbed ‘Bridge to the Future’

May 10, 2024

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Photos: A little too far

Trailer goes down embankment north of Durango

May 3, 2024

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Residents invited to celebrate U.S. Highway 550 realignment

$98.9 million project, which began in fall 2020, is near completion

May 3, 2024

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CDOT to perform chip sealing on U.S. Highway 550 south of Durango

Commuters should expect delays of 15 to 30 minutes Monday through Thursday

May 1, 2024

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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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Photos: Tow company recovers truck that drove off U.S. Highway 550

Bo Dean’s Towing and Repair uses two heavy tow trucks on Thursday to recover a truck that drove off U.S.…

April 18, 2024