From noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Colorado Department of Transportation will be doing “safety-critical winter maintenance operations” on Colorado Highway 145 between Rico and Telluride.

SOUTHWEST COLORADO (KKTV) - The Colorado Department of Transportation announced Friday the temporary closure of US Highway 550 Red Mountain Pass for “safety-critical winter maintenance.” CDOT said ...

Drivers can also use an alternate route through CO 145 through Lizard Head Pass. This route takes around an extra hour of travel time. Additionally, CDOT noted: Northbound travelers will encounter ...