Lengthy Closure of US 160 Over Wolf Creek Pass This Morning

CDOT will perform winter maintenance operations on US 160 Wolf Creek Pass tomorrow morning, Tuesday, February 16, beginning at 6am.

Work will take place on the west side of Wolf Creek Pass.

Motorists will encounter a lengthy delay of two hours or more and are urged to allow for extra travel time. Eastbound traffic will be stopped at the chain up station near Treasure Falls, MP 157. Westbound traffic will be stopped at the top of Wolf Creek Pass just west of the ski area, MP 167. Please be aware the delay may be extended should unusual circumstances arise.

Skiers traveling eastbound, from Pagosa Springs to Wolf Creek Ski Area, should plan accordingly. Skiers traveling westbound, from South Fork, can access the ski area.

Backcountry users are urged to check avalanche conditions at CAIC website: www.avalanche.state.co.us.

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