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‘Great Resignation’ hits snowplow drivers: ‘Some (people) are not going to be happy with the level of service’

‘Great Resignation’ hits snowplow drivers: ‘Some (people) are not going to be happy with the level of service’

Durango residents can expect slower and less extensive plowing this winter

December 6, 2021

After first year, CDOT says construction of Highway 550 realignment is on schedule

After first year, CDOT says construction of Highway 550 realignment is on schedule

$98.6 million project will abandon Farmington Hill, plug into Grandview Interchange

November 10, 2021

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

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

Construction stopped on Camino del Rio because of COVID-19 scare

Construction stopped on Camino del Rio because of COVID-19 scare

to resume in two weeks

August 27, 2021

CDOT continues concrete work on Cortez Main Street

CDOT continues concrete work on Cortez Main Street

shift intended to reduce impacts

August 18, 2021

Monsoon rains hammer La Plata County roads; crews say they’re keeping up

Monsoon rains hammer La Plata County roads; crews say they’re keeping up

rainfall has caused erosion, flooding and debris flows

City of Cortez announces street closure at Montezuma Avenue and Mildred Road intersection

City of Cortez announces street closure at Montezuma Avenue and Mildred Road intersection

Reconstruction to last about one month

Spring storm soaks Southwest Colorado, blankets mountain passes with snow

Spring storm soaks Southwest Colorado, blankets mountain passes with snow

Bank and Molas reopen after closure

CDOT’s new regional director to oversee laundry list of projects

CDOT’s new regional director to oversee laundry list of projects

Constan says she’s well-versed in dangers of Southwest Colorado’s mountain passes

Safety-focused road improvements coming to Camino del Rio

Safety-focused road improvements coming to Camino del Rio

plans medians through downtown area

January 27, 2021

Heavy rains have CDOT cautioning about rock falls

Heavy rains have CDOT cautioning about rock falls

Showers expected through Tuesday

Colorado’s bond sale to pay for state roads sees high demand

Colorado’s bond sale to pay for state roads sees high demand

The state of Colorado received an $111 million premium on a debt issuance of $500 million – a strong debt…

Seventh Street road extension ready for use

Seventh Street road extension ready for use

wraps up connector from Sligo Street to County Road 27

Large boulder falls onto U.S. Highway 550 near Coal Bank Pass

Large boulder falls onto U.S. Highway 550 near Coal Bank Pass

Incident a reminder for drivers to be alert on mountain passes

December 10, 2019

How much development should occur between Durango and Bayfield?

How much development should occur between Durango and Bayfield?

Pressure builds along rural stretch of U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango

November 24, 2019

Did your county road make the list for 2020 improvements?

La Plata County Colorado

Did your county road make the list for 2020 improvements?

projects, culvert replacement and guardrail repair being proposed

October 30, 2019

U.S. Highway 160 repaving test sections will be studied

Colorado Department of Transportation

U.S. Highway 160 repaving test sections will be studied

Different treatments used in sections to test durability

September 4, 2019

Governor Jared Polis praises CDOT for Memorial Rock work

Colorado Department of Transportation

Governor Jared Polis praises CDOT for Memorial Rock work

Governor unveils signs, warns drivers not to stop and gawk

August 21, 2019

Seventh Street extension on the horizon?

Seventh Street extension on the horizon?

and county join to talk roads, green waste, convention center and needle disposal

San Juan County closes road after avalanche

San Juan County closes road after avalanche

Avalanche debris flow diverts path of Upper Animas River

Colorado Department of Transportation schedules busy work season

Colorado Department of Transportation

Colorado Department of Transportation schedules busy work season

Projects aim to increase safety, reduce traffic congestion

Memorial Day rain expected in Southwest Colorado

Memorial Day rain expected in Southwest Colorado

Weather could delay work on Colorado 145

Two ballot questions could generate millions for transportation in Southwest Colorado

Two ballot questions could generate millions for transportation in Southwest Colorado

Propositions 109, 110 would increase transportation financing in different ways

October 4, 2018

As La Plata County grows, ‘rush hour’ may become a real concern

As La Plata County grows, ‘rush hour’ may become a real concern

Traffic may not be an issue today, but growth will change that