[UPDATE] As of 3 pm, snow removal operations have been completed and Highway 50 is open in both directions.

The Colorado Department of Transportation will be performing avalanche mitigation and snow removal operations on Highway 50, Monarch Pass, today beginning at 2 pm.

Travellers should expect delays as the operations could take up to an hour. Please be aware, however, this delay may be extended should unusual circumstances arise. 

Know Before You Go

Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COalerts
See scheduled lane closures: codot.gov/travel/scheduled-lane-closures.html
Check avalanche conditions at CAIC: avalanche.state.co.us
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