Silverton modular home delivery requires US 550 highway closures

Travel Advisory

Southwest Colorado - On Friday, Oct. 10, motorists will encounter lengthy road closures on US Highway 550 between Purgatory Ski Resort and Silverton to allow for safe transport of modular housing units to the Town of Silverton. The transport operation will require two hour full closures from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Motorists will be stopped in both directions and are encouraged to schedule travel around the morning and afternoon closure periods.

Closure Schedule

Closures are scheduled to take place over a one-day period and may be rescheduled due to inclement weather.

• Morning Closure: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• Afternoon Closure: 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Traffic Impacts

Motorists will encounter full traffic stops at the following locations:

• Northbound Closure: Motorists traveling northbound from Durango will be stopped between Purgatory Ski Resort and Cascade Village (Mile Points 49 to 50)
• Southbound Closure: Motorists traveling southbound from Silverton with encounter a closure just south of the WhistleStop Gas Station (MP 70)
• Side Street Access: Flaggers will be stationed at high traffic intersections along the closure route to stop motorists attempting to access US 550 during the scheduled closure times

Silverton Housing Authority Project Information

For additional details about the road closure and Anvil Townhome Development:

• Visit the project website at: silvertonhousingauthority.colorado.gov
• Email the Silverton Housing Authority: [email protected]
• Call the Silverton Housing Authority: 970-880-0278

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
• Check scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
• Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

• Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
• Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
• Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
• Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
• Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
• Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
• Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
• Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
• Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
• Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
• Be patient!

Download the COtrip App!

The new free COtrip Planner mobile app was designed to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip Planner app provides statewide, real-time traffic information, and works on mobile devices that operate on the iOS and Android platforms. Visit the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the Apple Store (iOS devices) to download!