The Colorado Department of Transportation urges motorists and commercial motor vehicle drivers to prepare for extensive detours when accessing Southwest Colorado, specifically Pagosa Springs and nearby Durango. Recent flooding washed out roads and a bridge, causing full closures on common routes and significant repair delays along key corridors.
Motorists should avoid downtown Pagosa Springs unless they are local residents or emergency personnel, as several municipal streets remain flooded. For information on the Southwest Colorado flood response and recovery can be found at media.codot.gov.
Currently, CDOT is prioritizing US 84 south of Pagosa Springs and focusing efforts to keep this highway open. Two areas along this highway are undergoing repairs and stabilization. Travelers will encounter flagging personnel or temporary light signals guiding traffic. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive with extreme caution.
Extended regional highway closures as of Thursday, Nov. 5
Dozens of emergency closures have occurred across the region over the past two weeks. As of Thursday morning, Nov. 5, several major closures remain in place from prior flood events. Highway conditions update c...