34-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash near top of Coal Bank Pass Driver was passing on double-yellow and lost control, according to Colorado State Patrol July 29, 2024
U.S. Highway 550 connection finally opens in Durango Some motorists pleased, others dismissive of roundabouts July 17, 2024
What happens to roadkill carcasses in Southwest Colorado? La Plata County roads have more wildlife collisions than anywhere else in the state July 2, 2024
Update: U.S. Highway 550 north of Purgatory to remain open during semi recovery Truck was hauling pipe when it went over edge May 31, 2024
Sabotage deflates experience for Iron Horse Bicycle Classic riders Sharp tacks scattered on road puncture tires for about 50 riders May 28, 2024
Colorado State Patrol warns of dangers involving drowsy driving CSP believes that’s what caused a vehicle to veer off U.S. Highway 550 and crash into a tree on Saturday May 25, 2024
Gusty winds could give Iron Horse Bicycle Classic riders a boost Saturday morning Road race and McDonald’s Citizen Tour begin at 7:30 and 8 a.m., respectively May 23, 2024
Authorities identify drivers involved in Tuesday’s fatal crash south of Durango Accident closed U.S. Highway 550 for several hours near Sunnyside Elementary February 22, 2024
U.S. Highway 550 reopens after fatal crash south of Durango Accident involved two flatbed trucks, including one that lost control and jack-knifed February 20, 2024
Update: Wolf Creek, Molas, Coal Bank passes open; Red Mountain remains closed overnight Highway 550 closed 10 p.m. Tuesday, parts reopened midday Thursday February 6, 2024
Train passengers, employees render aid to crash victims north of Durango Vehicle rear-ended stopped vehicle on U.S. Highway 550 November 28, 2023
Five mountain passes in Southwest Colorado keep drivers enthralled ‘They’re definitely five different characters in a novel,’ says CDOT spokeswoman November 20, 2023
Four escape serious injury after SUV does nose-dive near north Durango Fire department uses ladders to help extricate occupants August 3, 2023
Jeep driver hits trash truck head-on south of Durango U.S. Highway 550 traffic detoured for four hours July 19, 2023
CDOT installs permanent avalanche control equipment on Red Mountain Pass Some traffic impacts expected through July 17 July 10, 2023
Aztec East Arterial Bypass in city’s hands NMDOT, city of Aztec working closely to complete project June 8, 2023
Truck rolls on Coal Bank Pass between Durango and Silverton Tank carrying magnesium chloride, a common deicer, spilled on side of highway May 17, 2023
Driver swerves off road along U.S. Highway 550 near Lime Creek horseshoe Officials say victim suffered from an unspecified medical condition April 24, 2023
Silverton is snowed-in with ‘extreme’ avalanche danger in the mountains Spokeswoman says residents are prepared: ‘Locals actually kind of enjoy it’ March 23, 2023
Million Dollar Highway named to list of most dangerous roads in the U.S. It is ranked No. 2 by FindMyPlate; Florida takes top spot February 28, 2023
Aztec bypass faces delay as state conducts review About 2½ miles of the nearly 4-mile bypass remain to be completed February 7, 2023
Seasoned snowplow driver has some advice for overly confident drivers Dusty Ledford has seen his share of incidents on snowy roads of Southwest Colorado January 30, 2023
Sunday storm brings more snow to Southwest Colorado Chains and snow tires required to drive north on U.S. Highway 550 over Coal Bank Pass January 15, 2023
U.S. Highway 550 south of Durango reopens after three-hour closure Two semi-tractor trailers spun out north of Bondad January 11, 2023
