All county evacuation orders remain in effect. Residents who have been ordered to evacuate should continue to follow those instructions until officially notified otherwise.
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has inspected various bridges in the area bridges and has allowed the 1st Street, Apache and Hot Springs Boulevard bridges to be reopened to traffic.
Yesterday, the sheriff and incident commander conducted a reconnaissance flight to get a broader view of flood damage throughout the County. During the flight, the sheriff identified damaged areas and locations where residents may need assistance or rescue. Ground-based search and rescue teams and air resources were in those areas today to assess conditions, identify needs and respond where help was needed. While Sunday’s flooding caused more damage than last week's event, the impacts may have been reduced because the previous flooding had widened the river channel, allowing water to spread out over a larger area. The damage is still catastrophic.
Although conditions are improving in some areas, significant hazards remain. Please continue to use caution, stay out of flood waters, avoid unnecessary travel and follow all evacuation instructions. Watch official channels for additional updates. Verify the information you hear — don’t fall victim to rumors and misinformation.
We also ask that you be respectful of your neighbors when posting pictures and videos of flood damage. Many people have experienced personal loss, and seeing images of their damaged homes, property and belongings shared publicly can be difficult. Please consider the privacy and feelings of those affected before sharing photos or videos. A little compassion goes a long way as our community begins the recovery process.
We are doing our best to update and share information related to road closures. The information below is accurate as of 5 p.m. today. Due to the recent flooding, many of these locations have sustained damage that may compromise the structural integrity of roads and bridges, creating serious life safety hazards. For your safety, do not attempt to travel through or around these areas. Doing so not only puts you and emergency responders at risk, but may also interfere with ongoing damage assessments and repair operations. Additionally, many affected areas are without street lighting, making hazardous conditions even more difficult to identify, particularly after dark. Please respect all road closures, barricades, cones, caution tape and emergency personnel. A roadway that appears passable may still be unsafe.
• U.S. 160
Closed at mile marker 121.4 at the Piedra Bridge.
Mud and debris at mile marker 135. Use caution.
Open through Pagosa Springs, including the 1st Street Bridge. Use caution in construction zones.
Open to Mineral County line.
Wolf Creek Pass is closed.
• U.S. 84
Open to the New Mexico state line.
Single-lane alternating traffic at mile marker 19.
• Colo. 151
Open from U.S. 160 to mile marker 31
Open from the south to mile marker 20
Closed from mile marker 20 to 31
• County Road 700
Open from mile marker 1 to 12.5
Closed from mile marker 12.5 to 16 (Pagosa Junction)
• County Road 500
Open from mile marker 1 to 13
Closed from mile marker 13 to the intersection of CR 700 (Pagosa Junction)
Closed from Pagosa Junction to mile marker 34
Open from mile marker 34 to Colo. 151
• County Road 335
Open from U.S. 84 to mile marker 2
Closed beyond mile marker 2
• County Road 302 (Mill Creek)
Open to mile marker 5.
Closed beyond mile marker 5
• Snowball Road (CR 200): Open to mile marker 5 (end of road)
• Four Mile Road (CR 400): Open to Lost Valley of the San Juans
• Piedra Road (CR 600): Open to the county line. Rough conditions.
• North Pagosa Boulevard: Open
• First Street Bridge: Open
• Apache Bridge: Open
• Hot Springs Boulevard Bridge: Open
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