Lengthy closures set for US 550 Red Mountain Pass

Travel Advisory

September 1, 2021 - Southwestern Colorado - Power line reconstruction work will require morning and afternoon road closures

SOUTHWEST COLORADO — Travelers will encounter lengthy road closures on US 550 Red Mountain Pass between Silverton and Ouray, weekdays from Sept. 13 - 24. The closures will allow for helicopter operations and other work associated with a power line reconstruction project by the San Miguel Power Association. For more details about this project visit San Miguel Power Association. San Miguel Power Association's media contact is: Alex Shelley, 970-209-5593.) 

Travel Impacts 

During these significant closures, travelers may seek the alternate westerly route via US 160, CO 145 and CO 62 (through Mancos, Dolores, Telluride and Ridgway). US 550 Red Mountain Pass will not be closed during the evenings or weekends. This work schedule may be subject to change due to weather conditions or other emergency circumstances.

Mon. - Thurs., Sept. 13 - 16

ROAD CLOSED:  8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

ROAD OPEN:  12  - 1 p.m.

ROAD CLOSED:  1  - 5:30 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 17

ROAD CLOSED:  8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

ROAD OPEN:  12  - 1 p.m.

ROAD CLOSED:  1  - 4 p.m.

Mon. - Fri., Sept. 20 - 24

ROAD CLOSED:  8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

ROAD OPEN:  12  - 1 p.m.

ROAD CLOSED:  1  - 5:30 p.m.

Visit forest service websites or contact the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests and the San Juan National Forest for information about potential closures of forest roads and trailheads on public lands.  

Stay Informed About this Project  

  • San Miguel Power Association Media Contact: Alex Shelley, 970-209-5593 
  • Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests: fs.usda.gov/gmug
  • San Juan National Forest: fs.usda.gov/sanjuan

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