The Colorado Department of Transportation(CDOT) is saying that Highway 160 over Wolf Creek Pass could reopen, in limited capacity, as early as this weekend as southwest Colorado communities have been cut off from key routes damaged by flooding and mudslides.
CDOT said maintenance crews and contractors have been working around the clock to reopen critical roads, prioritizing Highway 160 between Pagosa Springs and South Fork.
According to the CDOT press release, extensive mud and rockslide clearing operations are taking place. Additional work to stabilize highway shoulders, mitigate rockfall and install protective barriers will need to be completed in order to make this roadway safe for the traveling public. Once open, motorists can expect one-lane alternating traffic through multiple work zones.
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