Southwest Colorado Flooding News &amp; Updates

CDOT requests $65 million in Federal Emergency Relief for Southwest Colorado flood damage

Oct. 28, 2026 - Southwest Colorado - State seeking $6.5 million in quick release funds to begin repairs before winter

Flooding and road closures impact southwest and south-central Colorado

Oct. 23, 2026 - Southwestern/South-Central Colorado - Multiple safety closures in place throughout the region

Update: US 550 is open between Durango and NM state line

Oct. 23, 2026 - Southwestern/South-Central Colorado - Safety closure in place on Bondad Bridge due to rising water levels

US 160 San Juan River Bridge Closed

Oct. 23, 2026 - Southwestern Colorado - Safety closure in place near Four Corners Monument due to rising water levels

Floods continue to impact travel throughout southwest Colorado and the Four Corners region

Oct. 25, 2026 - Southwestern Colorado - Check COtrip.org and neighboring state websites for current route information

US 160 Wolf Creek Pass opened to travel Tuesday afternoon

Oct. 27, 2026 - Southwestern Colorado - Motorists will encounter 24/7 delays at two locations between Pagosa Springs and South Fork

Federal Highway Administration approves quick release funds to begin southwest Colorado flood repairs

Oct. 30, 2026 - Southwest Colorado - Federal emergency relief will allow CDOT to start work on damaged highways before winter

US 160 San Juan River Bridge opened Tuesday evening between Cortez and the Four Corners

Oct. 27, 2026 - Southwestern Colorado - Bridge inspection finds structure in safe condition

Southwest Colorado highways sustain additional flood damage after second weekend of severe weather

Nov. 3, 2026 - Southwestern Colorado - CDOT responds with temporary repairs to open roads where possible, full reconstruction required at some locations