U.S. Highway 550 southbound lane reopens after three-vehicle crash Accident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Friday October 15, 2021
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
A new advocate for highway funding in Southwest Colorado Garcia named regional commissioner for state Department of Transportation August 15, 2021
‘A science nerd’ helps realign U.S. Highway 550 Meduna credits her dad for nurturing passion for science and numbers June 6, 2021
Two seriously injured in head-on crash south of Durango hits car Friday night on Highway 550 near New Mexico line May 17, 2021
Avalanche spills onto U.S. Highway 550 near Ouray CDOT: Highway closed briefly to allow plow to clear blockage March 22, 2021
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 March 12, 2021
Vandals cause thousands of dollars to Silverton Snowmobile Club equipment grooms more than 100 miles of trails around Molas Pass, Silverton March 11, 2021
Colorado State Patrol seeks reckless speeder who eluded police north of Durango Durangoan describes almost being hit on U.S. Highway 550 March 2, 2021
Cries for help led to driver’s rescue on Red Mountain Authorities say Grand Junction man was yelling for hours before being discovered February 26, 2021
Driver plunges 750 feet off Red Mountain Pass, requires helicopter transport and rescue crews assisted in retrieving one person from vehicle February 25, 2021
U.S. Highway 550 realignment on track for spring 2023 completion, officials say Project expected to ramp up this summer, but public should not be impacted February 24, 2021
Head-on crash reported on Red Mountain Pass lost control of vehicle in icy, snowy conditions February 18, 2021
Red Mountain Pass reopens after avalanche mitigation work 21-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 550 was closed for several hours February 4, 2021
Durango-to-Purgatory Resort route a hotbed of activity enforcement sees increase of DUIs, speeding during winter months on Hwy. 550 January 27, 2021
Driver identified in last week’s fatal crash on U.S. Highway 550 say whiteout conditions played role in three-vehicle collision January 25, 2021
Storm dumps 10 inches in Durango, more expected this week Multiple slide-offs reported throughout region; in-person classes canceled January 19, 2021
New marijuana dispensary coming to Colorado-New Mexico line people concerned business is targeting out-of-state residents December 15, 2020
Incoming storm could drop 2 feet of snow in San Juan Mountains Weather watch in effect from Friday night into late Monday November 6, 2020
Car goes off Red Mountain Pass, driver cited for careless driving Authorities say man failed to notify police of crash October 19, 2020
Aztec man dies after driving off Coal Bank Pass Authorities say vehicle went 100 to 150 feet down rocky embankment October 5, 2020
Red Mountain Pass fully reopens after Monday morning crash hauling concrete tipped over on U.S. Highway 550 September 14, 2020
