Expect highway delays Monday in Mancos

Travel Advisory

July 14, 2023 - Southwestern Colorado - CDOT performs work at US 160 and CO 184 junction

Montezuma County— Motorists should plan for delayed travel through the US Highway 160 and CO 184 intersection on Monday, July 17 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Brief delays and intermittent lane closures will occur throughout the one-day operation while crews install new traffic signal detectors.

US 160 CO 184 traffic impact map — Travelers should allow themselves extra travel time between Mancos, Durango, Cortez and Dolores on Monday, July 17 while CDOT crews perform work at the US 160 and CO 184 traffic signal.

Traffic Impacts

Motorists should be prepared for delayed travel between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Expect possible lane shifts and brief, intermittent delays
US 160 traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction
Speeds will be reduced to 40 mph

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
See scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: Twitter, 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!

The new free COtrip Planner mobile app was designed to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip Planner app provides statewide, real-time traffic information, and works on mobile devices that operate on the iOS and Android platforms. Visit the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the Apple Store (iOS devices) to download!