CDOT implements closure on US 160 east of Pagosa for emergency repair work

Travel Advisory

Archuleta County - US Highway 160 will close just east of Pagosa Springs at 8 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 25. The full-highway closure is needed for emergency repair work to a culvert located at about a quarter mile east of the US Highway 84 junction. CDOT strongly urges local commuters and visiting travelers to be prepared. The closure will be in place for much of the morning - at least three hours.

Recent rains and excess irrigation runoff have raised water to an unsafe level for the highway at this location. Crews will pump water out and will clear debris that has obstructed the culvert and restricted water to flow freely.

Traffic Impacts

• When: Tuesday, Aug. 25 beginning at 8 a.m.
• Location: US 160, Mile Point 144.5, a quarter mile east of US 84 Junction
• Impacts: Full closure for both westbound and eastbound traffic, travelers need to be prepared for a lengthy delay lasting several hours

Check the latest road conditions and traffic impacts on COtrip.org or on the COtrip Planner app.

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to "know before you go." Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

• Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
• Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp
• Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
• Check scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
• Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

• Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
• Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
• Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
• Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
• Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
• Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
• Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
• Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
• Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
• Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
• Be patient!

Download the COtrip App!

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