Plan for up to 30-minute delays on U.S. 160 west of Bayfield Sept. 9 to 26

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Colorado Department of Transportation will perform three-week-long survey work on U.S. 160 between Elmore's Corner (mile point 91.8) and Silver Hills Road (mile point 97), just west of County Road 223.

Motorists traveling between Durango and Bayfield should allow up to 30 minutes of additional travel time Sept. 9-26, Monday through Friday, between 5 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day.

Crews will attempt to keep traffic alternating through the work zone; however, full stops and lane closures will be necessary to safely preform the operations.

Traffic impacts 

Operations will take place Sept. 9-26. Daytime work hours will range from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

• Plan for slower speeds, full stops and alternating traffic. 
• Motorists should allow themselves 15 to 30 minutes of extra travel time.
• A speed reduction of 40 mph will be enforced through the work zone.
• Motorists are urged to watch for workers and their equipment, slow down and drive with extreme caution.

Work is weather-dependent. Motorists are encouraged to check the most current traffic impacts on www.COtrip.org.