U.S. Highway 550

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U.S. Highway 550 south of Durango reopens after three-hour closure

semi-tractor trailers spun out north of Bondad

January 11, 2023

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Man helped by passerby wishes to share story of ‘really nice guy’

A good Samaritan stopped to help Charles Albert after a car accident that fully blocked U.S. Highway 160

December 14, 2022

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CDOT lays out road map of improvements planned for La Plata, Archuleta counties

Highway 160 expected to be widened between Elmore’s Corner and Bayfield

November 29, 2022

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Durango judge seeks balance with 3-year prison sentence in DUI crash causing serious injury

Farmington man was turning into marijuana shop when he collided with oncoming vehicle

October 31, 2022

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Photo: Traffic switch for U.S. Highway 550 south of Durango

Colorado Department of Transportation switched traffic to a new lane of travel Friday in the construction area of the U.S.…

October 8, 2022

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Bridge repairs made Friday near DoubleTree intersection in Durango

Temporary metal plates installed until expansion plate can be replaced

July 23, 2022

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

Drivers encouraged to find alternate routes if possible

July 22, 2022

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Photos: Closing in on a connection to the Grandview Bridge

Looking south across the U.S. Highway 160 interchange on Friday, major excavation is underway south of the Grandview Bridge. About…

July 2, 2022

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Photo: Roadside boulder turns into rubble

Colorado Department of Transportation workers break apart a large boulder on Tuesday along U.S. Highway 550 in north Durango. Monsoon…

June 29, 2022

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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

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Durango’s ‘Bridge to Nowhere’ to close for one year

Long-delayed project may be going somewhere

May 7, 2022

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What road construction projects can drivers expect this spring in Southwest Colorado?

del Rio work resumes this week; other highway improvements also planned

April 6, 2022

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U.S. Highway 550 connection project rolls ahead

Excavators and trucks move mountains of dirt ahead of next year’s deadline

February 17, 2022

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Durango man suspected of drunken driving, driving high in rollover crash on Farmington Hill

Passenger flown to Grand Junction hospital with critical injuries

February 14, 2022

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Two trucks carrying onions crash in matter of weeks on Coal Bank Pass

of first rig not surprised a second vehicle also lost control

December 18, 2021

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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

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Man sentenced to prison for head-on crash causing serious injuries south of Durango

Michael Snook drove wrong way on U.S. Highway 550 while intoxicated

December 10, 2021

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Storm causes delays, crashes and brings 1-2 feet of snow to San Juan Mountains

conditions led to spin-outs and highway closures

December 10, 2021

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Colorado Department of Transportation examines winter driving in video series

Documentary-style shorts seek to raise awareness about being prepared

November 16, 2021

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Drivers in Southwest Colorado will soon look up and see – elk?

Massive wildlife crossing on U.S. Highway 160 between Durango and Pagosa Springs takes shape

October 29, 2021

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U.S. Highway 550 southbound lane reopens after three-vehicle crash

Accident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Friday

October 15, 2021

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One killed, another in critical condition after crash on U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango

Head-on collision occurred Sunday night near Hermosa

October 4, 2021

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

will improve electrical infrastructure through corridor

September 13, 2021

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A new advocate for highway funding in Southwest Colorado

Garcia named regional commissioner for state Department of Transportation

August 15, 2021