CDOT crews continue CO 145 shoulder work west of Telluride

Travel Advisory

March 13, 2026 - Southwestern Colorado - Plan for one more day of delays on March 17

San Miguel County — On Tuesday, March 17, the Colorado Department of Transportation will perform sweeping and shoulder cleaning operations on Colorado Highway 145, west of Telluride. Between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., motorists will encounter full stops, alternating traffic and up to 15-minute delays while crews remove debris from underneath the guardrail located on Keystone Hill between Telluride and Placerville (Mile Points 73 to 74).

Routine maintenance operations are necessary to remove excess debris along the highway. Operations are weather permitting.

Traffic Impacts:

Tuesday, March 17 daytime work hours range from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Traffic impacts include:

  • Motorists should plan for 10 to 15 minute delays and should allow for extra travel time
  • Expect full stops and alternating traffic
  • Watch for flaggers and signage signaling lane shifts and lane closures
Map of operations to clear debris from underneath the guardrail on CO 145 Keystone Hill, between Telluride and Placerville (Mile Points 73 to 74). Motorists can expect full stops, up to 15 minute delays and alternating traffic between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
On March 17 crews will perform operations to clear debris from underneath the guardrail on CO 145 Keystone Hill, between Telluride and Placerville (Mile Points 73 to 74). Motorists can expect full stops, up to 15 minute delays and alternating traffic between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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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