La Plata County, CO

11/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/02/2026 11:34

La Plata County Sheriff lifted the countywide road closure - many roads impassable due to debris, water and damage

La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith has lifted the countywide road closure; however, hazardous road conditions and widespread damage remain . Sheriff's deputies and Road and Bridge Division supervisors are continuing to assess closed and damaged roads, and the full extent of the impact is not yet known. Residents are strongly urged to stay home and avoid all nonessential travel. Anyone who must travel for urgent needs should use extreme caution , expect closures and damaged roadways, and never attempt to enter a closed area. A road-closure list follows, but residents should be aware that it does not include every affected road. The County has 653 miles of county roads to assess, and this does take time.

Driving Safety Message: Never drive through standing or moving water, even if it appears shallow. Water can conceal washed-out pavement and culverts, unstable road edges, and other hazards, and it may move a vehicle off the roadway. Do not drive over, around, or through debris, including rocks, mud, branches, or downed utility lines. Turn around, keep a safe distance, and use a confirmed safe alternate route. When in doubt, do not proceed. Avoid driving on mud-covered roads whenever possible. Slick mud can cause sudden loss of steering and braking control.

Current Road Closures (State Highway closures can be found at https://www.cotrip.org

Road

Blk/Intersection & Status

Bear Creek Road

CLOSED Private road to Bear Creek Subdivision

CR 120

CLOSED Between CR 117 & CR 116

1 LANE 12000 CR 120

CR 141

CLOSED From Spring Rd to Hwy 160

CR 202

CLOSED 664 Blk

CR 203

CLOSED 7500 BLK

CLOSED at 4138 CR 203

CR 204

CLOSED 900 BLK

CR 207

CLOSED MM3

CR 208

CLOSED MM1

CR 213

Intermittent open & closed areas

CR 215

ONE LANE OPEN -

CR 240

ONE LANE 2300-4000

CLOSED 9665 CR 240 to CR 243

CR 243

CLOSED

CR 245

CLOSED

CR 250

CLOSED in its entirety

CR 252

CLOSED

CR 250

CLOSED Stevens Creek

CR 307

CLOSED 5300 Blk by River

CR 309A

CLOSED

CR 314

CLOSED

CR 315

CLOSED

CR 319

1 LANE OPEN 213 Block

CR 322

CLOSED at River on South End

CR 500

CLOSED - 200 CR 500 TO 501

CR 501

CLOSED 9500 -11000 CR 501 (Cool Water Ranches to Red Creek)

CR 510

CLOSED - Intersection of 513 & 7000blk

CR 517

CLOSED From CR 516 through Dry Creek

CR 521

CLOSED 5000 Blk

CR 523

CLOSED 6800 Blk

CR 523

CLOSED 3000 Blk

Columbine Dr

CLOSED

Clovis

CLOSED - Baccus to Columbine

Roosa

CLOSED

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