US 550 closed north of Ridgway on Tuesday afternoon due to a crash

Travel Advisory

October 15, 2024 - Southwestern Colorado - Detour in place via Highway 62 and County Road 24

Ouray County - The Colorado Department of Transportation closed US Highway 550 in Ridgway (Mile Points 104 to 105) at approximately 2:15 p.m. on October 15. 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 several hours and there is no estimated time of re-opening.

Motorists traveling between Ridgway and Montrose should use the alternate north-south route of Colorado Highway 62 and County Road 24 between Ridgway and Dallas. The most current opening times will be updated on www.COtrip.org.

Map of the closure on US 550 in Ridgway including the suggested CR 24 detour route — Colorado Department of Transportation Highway Closure Alert map of the closure on US 550 in Ridgway including the suggested CR 24 detour route.

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!

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