US 160 closed west of Durango Wednesday afternoon due to a crash

Travel Advisory

Oct. 23, 2024 - Southwestern Colorado - Detour in place via County Road 141 and Highway 140

La Plata and Montezuma Counties — The Colorado Department of Transportation closed US Highway 160, three miles west of Durango (Mile Point 77) at approximately 3:10 p.m. on October 23. The full closure is necessary to allow for emergency operations and investigations of a multi-vehicle crash. Motorists are warned that the closure could last into the evening hours and there is no estimated time of re-opening.

Motorists traveling between Durango and Cortez should use the alternate east-west route of Colorado Highway 140 and County Road 141 between Hesperus and Durango. Durango West 1 and 2 residents are encouraged to take the southerly detour to Hesperus, entering the subdivisions from the west. The most current opening times will be updated on www.COtrip.org.

Colorado Department of Transportation Highway Closure Alert map of the closure on US 160 near Lake Durango Drive, approximately 3 miles west of Durango.

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!