Planned Closure for US-550 MP 87-91 between Ouray and Ironton, for Winter Maintenance operations. Closure starts 8 A.M., Friday 2/21/2025. 
TRAVEL ALERT | ROAD CLOSURE US 550 Red Mountain Pass
Crews will perform safety-critical winter maintenance operations on US 550 between Ouray and Ironton, on Friday (2/21). Beginning at 8 a.m., traffic will be stopped in both directions (Mile Points 87 to 91) and the closure is expected to last for much of the morning with no estimated time of opening.
For the safety of the traveling public and backcountry users, CDOT officials are not allowing parking within the work zone, including any access roads or pullouts beside US 550. Backcountry users must move their vehicles and vacate the area before work begins at 8 a.m.
Northbound travelers will encounter a closure north of Ironton Park (Mile Point 87)
Southbound travelers will encounter a closure south of Ouray (Mile Point 91)
No parking at any pullouts or access roads within the closure area. Parking near Ironton Park Nordic Area will remain open
Do not attempt to bypass the closure gates
Instructions:
Visit www.cotrip.org for the most current information on road closures and conditions.
Address/Location
San Juan County OEM
1557 Greene St
Silverton, CO 81433
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 970-387-5531
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SILVERTON followed by your message, to 888777
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