Information provided by Colorado Department of Transportation.
Due to emergency utility repairs on the north side of the 3rd Street intersection at Highway 160, the Lewis Street closure scheduled for last week will begin today, Monday, March 16. Motorists should anticipate traffic congestion and longer wait times on Pagosa Street while concrete barriers are being moved to accommodate the intersection closure.
Crews will close Lewis Street at U.S. 160 today at 9am to begin demolition to start work on the underground utilities. Motorists are encouraged to use 4th Street as an alternative to access businesses on Lewis Street.
The Lewis Street access closure will be in place until late May.
Access to North 5th Street and businesses north of the intersection will be available via 4th Street, 7th or 8th streets.
Asphalt milling from 1st Street to mid-block 4th Street on the south side of Pagosa Street will take place overnight on March 16 and 17.
Pagosa Springs Middle School information
The Lewis Street and U.S. 160 intersection closure will significantly impact drop-off and pick-up traffic at Pagosa Springs Middle School.
The designated drop-off location on Lewis Street will move from the middle school stairs to the stairs near the district office, closer to the 3rd Street intersection.
Please use 2nd and 4th streets for student drop-off and pick-up. Please use extra caution at 4th Street and Lewis Street, as many students walk through this intersection. Avoid 3rd Street, which is the designated bus route.
How you can help reduce congestion and keep students safe
Ride the bus. We strongly encourage students who are able to take the bus. Carpool with another family to reduce the number of vehicles near campus.
Students walking to school should use the crosswalk at 2nd Street.
Please be mindful of school buses and help keep bus routes clear so students can arrive safely and on time. Stop before crosswalks, follow all traffic signals and put phones away while driving.
We know this closure may create some inconvenience, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and partnership in helping keep students safe.
Spring/summer construction season
On Monday, March 16, the official 2026 construction season begins and additional work crews will be on-site to complete operations at various locations throughout the work zone. First Street and 10th Street will have flaggers positioned to aid motorists and emergency vehicles during construction. Work will continue to be contingent upon inclement spring weather events.
Pedestrian crossings: With the new traffic shift there are several locations that no longer have pedestrian barriers where the sidewalks, curb and gutter have been completed. Please pay attention when traversing the roadway and use identified crossings.