Motorists can expect full closures in both directions Wednesday, on US 160 Wolf Creek Pass

Travel Advisory

Feb. 18, 2026 - Southwestern Colorado - Passenger vehicles will be stopped at 12:30 p.m. while crews perform safety critical winter operations

Southwest Colorado — US Highway 160 Wolf Creek Pass between Pagosa Springs and South Fork will close to travel on Wednesday, Feb. 18 while the Colorado Department of Transportation performs safety-critical winter maintenance operations. Beginning at noon, US 160 will close to commercial motor vehicles. At 12:30 p.m., passenger vehicles will be stopped in both directions for approximately one hour. Motorists should plan ahead, allow for extra travel time, or arrive and drive through the closure points before the designated closure times.

Parking and recreating is prohibited between the closure points during winter maintenance operations. Backcountry users must move their vehicles and vacate the area before the scheduled closure times.

Traffic Impacts

Lengthy delays on US 160 Wolf Creek Pass will begin at noon on Feb. 18, 2026.

  • Eastbound travelers will encounter a closure at Treasure Falls (Mile Point 157), 13 miles east of Pagosa Springs
  • Westbound travelers will encounter a closure at the Wolf Creek Pass Ski Area (MP 167), 19 miles west of South Fork

Closure times are approximate and depend on the snow conditions and success of winter maintenance operations. Visit COtrip.org for the most current closure times and traffic impacts. Travelers should also be aware that during the winter season, snow conditions may require additional maintenance work and safety closures at any time on many southwest Colorado highways.

Colorado Department of Transportation Highway Closure Alert Map of closures on US 160 Wolf Creek Pass between South Fork and Pagosa Springs (MP 157 to 167) beginning at Noon on February 18, 2026.
Colorado Department of Transportation Highway Closure Alert Map of closures on US 160 Wolf Creek Pass between South Fork and Pagosa Springs (MP 157 to 167) beginning at noon on Feb. 18, 2026.

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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