Survey work scheduled 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Elmore’s Corner and Silver Hills Road 

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Colorado Department of Transportation will perform a three-week-long survey work project on US Highway 160 between Elmore’s Corner (Mile Point 91.8) and Silver Hills Road (MP 97), just west of County Road 223. Motorists traveling between Durango and Bayfield should allow up to 30 minutes of additional travel time from Sept. 9 to 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 perform the operations. 

 

Traffic Impacts  

Operations will take place from Sept. 9 to 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 out 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.  

Colorado Department of Transportation Highway Travel Alert Map of delays and survey work on US 160 between Elmore’s Corner and Bayfield taking place Sept. 9 to 26 from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. 

 

Map Info:  

Department of Transportation Highway Travel Alert Map of delays and survey work on US 160 between Elmore’s Corner and Bayfield taking place Sept. 9 to 26 from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.