US 550 Red Mountain Pass to close for Winter maintenance operations at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Wed., Feb. 19. Near Ophir Rd-Red Mtn Pass Summit. 
There will be a planned closure on US 550 northbound and southbound from Mile Point 75 (Ophir Pass) to Mile Point 79 (Red Mountain Summit) will be closed starting at 9:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 19, 2025 for winter maintenance operations. Motorists should plan on a lengthy closure for most of the morning.Check https://www.cotrip.org/home for updates via Colorado Department of Transportation
Instructions:
Be prepared!
Travelers are urged to "know before you go!" Check weather and travel resources before hitting the road. Visit COtrip.org for the latest information about potential delays and road closures due to severe weather.
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Check weather forecasts: weather.gov/gjt/
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Tips and info: Winter Driving Preparedness
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Address/Location
San Juan County OEM
1557 Greene St
Silverton, CO 81433
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 970-387-5531
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Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Public and private transportation
- Event:
- Road Closure