550 Silverton-Ouray closed thru Friday due to mudslides. Use CO 145. Do NOT bypass via 4x4 roads. Check COtrip.org for updates.
TRAVEL ALERT | EXTENDED ROAD CLOSURE US 550
US 550 between Silverton and Ouray is expected to remain closed through the evening, Thursday, July 30, as crews continue to clear debris from several mud and rock slides that crossed the highway. Severe rains and flooding impacted US 550 Red Mountain Pass prompting an extended closure which began at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening and is expected to continue through Friday. Drivers may consider an alternate route via CO 145 through Telluride.
Northbound travelers will encounter a closure approximately five miles north of Silverton near Ophir Pass Road (Mile Point 75.2)
Southbound travelers will encounter a closure at the Bear Creek Overlook, approximately three miles south of Ouray (MP 90.9)
Do not attempt to pass closed gates or access the highway from 4X4 roads, access roads or trails. Check https://sanjuancounty.colorado.gov/road for road closures on San Juan County backcountry County Roads.
Instructions:
Check the latest road conditions on COtrip.org or on the COtrip Planner app. Have an emergency kit in your vehicle with extra food and water.
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:
- 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