CDOT will remove the Farmington Hill traffic signal Thursday evening

Travel Advisory

July 24, 2024 - Southwestern Colorado - Plan for full stops and lengthy delays between Durango and Three Springs beginning at 7 p.m.

La Plata County - Beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, CDOT will dismantle the traffic signal located east of Durango at the base of Farmington Hill. Motorists should plan for extended wait times and intermittent traffic holds on US Highway 160 between Home Depot and the new US 550 - US 160 Grandview Interchange.

Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes on Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., as operations cannot be completed above live traffic.

CDOT Photo - Work to remove the US 160 traffic signal located at the bottom of Farmington Hill (US 550) will take place Thursday, July 25, between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

Call the project information line at 970-880-2800
Email the project team at: [email protected]
Visit the project website at: www.codot.gov/projects/us550-us160-connectionsouth

Know Before You Go

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

Road conditions and travel information website: COtrip.org
Chain and traction law information: codot.gov/travel/winter-driving/tractionlaw
Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
See scheduled lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
Weather forecasts: www.weather.gov
Check avalanche conditions at CAIC: www.avalanche.state.co.us

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!