“Road closed US 550 between Ouray and Silverton due to mudslides. South Mineral still accessible. ” from San Juan County OEM : Nixle

Wednesday July 29th, 2026 :: 07:42 p.m. MDT

Alert

Road closed US 550 between Ouray and Silverton due to mudslides. South Mineral still accessible.

US 550 in both directions: Road closed
US 550 in both directions between South Mineral (4 miles north of the Silverton area) and Amphitheatre Road (near Ouray) from Mile Point 75 to 91. US-550 Northbound and Southbound both closed in both directions due to mudslides, Expect Delays. Find updates at https://co.c-tr.us/?type=event&id=CDOT-34266123682BOTH

Instructions:

Monitor cotrip.org. Be prepared, have emergency equipment in your vehicle. DO NOT CROSS FLOODED ROADWAYS

Address/Location
San Juan County OEM
1557 Greene St
Silverton, CO 81433

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Non-emergencies: 970-387-5531

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Alert Details

Severity:: Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:: Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:: Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:: Public and private transportation
Event:: Road Closure

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