CDOT implements safety closure on CO 141

Travel Advisory

Aug. 19, 2026 - Southeastern Colorado - Travelers must seek an alternate route

Dolores and San Miguel Counties — Colorado Highway 141 is closed in both directions approximately two miles north of Slick Rock (Mile Point 24) due to a sinkhole.

Northbound and southbound motorists should seek alternate routes as this is expected to be an extended safety closure with no estimated time of opening. The nearest alternative routes to access destinations to the north and south of Slick Rock are through US Highway 491, CO 184 and CO 145.

Local traffic can access properties and destinations along CO 141 on both the north and south ends of the closure. Travelers are warned that there is no through-traffic at the Slick Rock closure point.

Check the latest road conditions and traffic impacts on COtrip.org or on the COtrip Planner app.

Travel alert map of a safety closure on CO 141 at Slick Rock.
Colorado Department of Transportation travel alert map of a safety closure on CO 141 at Slick Rock.

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

  • Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
  • Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
  • Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
  • Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
  • Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
  • Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
  • Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
  • Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
  • Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
  • Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
  • Be patient!

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