Rock stabilization begins on U.S. 550

Rock stabilization begins on U.S. 550

The Colorado Department of Transportation and contract partner Myers & Sons Construction will begin work to stabilize the rock face above US Highway 550 between Durango and Silverton starting Monday, May 12. R

Colorado Driver Avoids Large Rock Fall On I-70 West

Over 750 locations throughout the state of Colorado are recognized as having chronic rockfall hazards. They can occur at any time from nearly any location along a slope, posing a risk to travelers along the roads below. They occur most frequently in the early spring when there’s abundant moisture and a repeated freeze/thaw cycle. On Wednesday, May 7, around noon, a large rock fell onto I-70 West at mile marker 235. Multiple calls were made to th…

CDOT work to mitigate rockfall risk on US 550 Coal Bank Pass scheduled to begin May 12

May 8, 2025 - Southwestern Colorado - Traffic signals will be in place 24/7 with single lane alternating traffic between Durango and Silverton