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.
On Monday, Jan. 29, motorists will encounter a closure on U.S. 160 between Pagosa Springs and South Fork.
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