Update, 5:22 p.m.: CDOT crews continued to clear rockfall debris from the road for the latter half of the day. The highway was fully reopened at approximately 4:30 p.m. with the official "go-ahead" from CDOT geohazard engineers. The geohazard team inspected the cliffs for further signs of rockfall and safety concerns.
Update, 11:23 a.m.: U.S. 160 is open between Pagosa Springs and Wolf Creek Ski Area. Motorists can expect one-lane alternating traffic while crews work to clear all lanes.
Original: The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) responded to a rock slide blocking all lanes of travel on U.S. 160 between Pagosa Springs and the Wolf Creek Pass summit.
A highway closure was set at approximately 9 a.m. on Jan. 29 near mile point 162. Motorists should plan for lengthy delays while crews work to clear the debris.
It is not known when the highway will reopen. Visit COtrip.org for the latest information on road closures and conditions.
On Monday, Jan. 29, motorists will encounter a closure on U.S. 160 between Pagosa Springs and South Fork.
