Crews Work to Mitigate Rockfall Risk on US 550 Coal Bank

Map of mitigation

Map of mitigation

Motorists should plan for full stops and up to 20-minute delays throughout the duration of the project. Work is expected to be completed before this winter.

WHERE? US 550 between Durango and Silverton along Coal Bank Pass (Mile Points 56 to 60), approximately 11 miles south of Silverton and seven miles north of Purgatory Ski Resort.

WHAT? The purpose of this project is to replace a wall structure no…