Travelers will encounter significant closures on Colorado Highway 145, south of Telluride on Monday, Nov. 21 beginning at 9 a.m. Tow truck operators will pull a crashed vehicle up to the highway to be towed away near the Ophir curve at mile point 63. Significant closures are required for the safety of the workers and motorists. Both lanes of the highway will be needed to maneuver the towing equipment.
Both northbound and southbound motorists will encounter significant full stops and lengthy delays for much of the day on CO 145. Each closure could last several hours. Crews will make every effort to allow traffic through when possible. Motorists are urged to allow for extra travel time and should check COtrip.org for the most current information.
Know Before You Go
Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:
- Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
- Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp
- Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
- See scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
- Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
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