US 160/Spring FIRE UPDATE: US 160 to Remain Closed

SOUTHWEST and SOUTHEAST COLORADO ― Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), along with Colorado State Patrol, will keep US 160 closed from Fort Garland (mile point 258) to La Veta (mile point 294) due to heavy smoke, poor visability and fire near the highway. The closure is in place for both east and westbound traffic, over La Veta Pass.

Travelers should consider alternate routes, including CO 17, north from Alamosa to US 50 at Poncha Springs, east to Pueblo and I-25.

CDOT is urging the public to steer clear of the closure points on US Highway (US) 160. Motorists should be aware there is no stopping, parking, or standing outside of vehicles along the highway shoulder near the highway.

SPRING FIRE INFORMATION RESOURCES:  

• Fire information hotline: 719.695.9573

• social media: @slvemergency and @sanluisvalley911

• www.facebook.com/HuerfanoCountyOEM/

CDOT ROAD INFORMATION RESOURCES:  

• Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COalerts

• See scheduled lane closures: codot.gov/travel/scheduled-lane-closures.html

• Social media: Facebook and Twitter @coloradodot