U.S. 160 closed in areas due to flooding

The Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Pagosa Springs have issued an urgent travel advisory regarding severe flooding and major road closures along U.S. 160. Travel along U.S. 160 between mile marker (MM) 134 and MM 144 is strongly discouraged.

Due to hazardous water accumulation, officials have closed key sections of U.S. 160 to ensure public safety. Travelers and residents are advised of the following conditions:

• MM 134 – 135: U.S. 160 is completely shut down between MM 134 and MM 135.
• U.S. 160 and Alpha Drive: Active water is currently flowing across the roadway at this intersection and travel through this area is discouraged.
• 7th Street to Lewis Street: U.S. 160 is shut down between 7th Street and Lewis Street.
• 1st Street Bridge: Agency officials are actively in the process of closing U.S. 160 at the 1st Street Bridge.

Safety instructions and public guidance

• Avoid the area: Motorists are urged to avoid travel through these areas and seek alternate routes.
• Never drive through standing water: Turn around, don't drown. Moving water across roadways presents extreme danger to vehicles and pedestrians.
• Obey barricades: Do not bypass road closure signs, barricades or emergency personnel directing traffic.

Further updates will be released as conditions evolve and roads are deemed safe to re-open.