Mudslides prompt closure of US Highway 550 in Ouray County
Mudslides forced the closure of U.S. Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray on Friday. The Colorado Department of Transportation has not provided an estimated reopening time, and the Ouray County sheriff's office warned drivers to avoid flooded roads. The incident occurs amid a flash flood warning and follows recent mudslide-related road closures in western Colorado.
- ▪Mudslides prompted the closure of U.S. Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray, according to a travel alert from the Colorado Department of Transportation.
- ▪Officials indicated there is no estimated time for reopening the highway.
- ▪Ouray County sheriff's deputies responded to the mudslides and advised drivers to be extremely cautious and avoid flooded roads.
- ▪The area is under a flash flood warning through 7 p.m., and similar mudslide events have led to multiple road closures in western Colorado, including a multi‑day closure of Interstate 70.
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