Recent heavy rains have caused flooding throughout La Plata County, prompting the City of Durango to update its interactive road‑closure map on November 6, 2026. The map displays current roadway conditions and access restrictions, helping residents and visitors avoid dangerous travel routes and plan alternate paths.
According to the City of Durango, motorists should exercise caution, obey all posted barricades and road‑closure signs, and avoid driving through flooded or damaged roadways. Conditions can change rapidly as crews continue to assess and repair affected areas, so drivers are urged to stay informed through the city’s online map.
The city also reminded residents and businesses that they may begin stockpiling debris from the recent flooding as part of cleanup efforts, but they must not pile debris near curbs or in streets, as this could impede emergency response. City trucks are actively hauling mud and debris from streets; drivers should give these vehicles ample space. The city and La Plata County are finalizing details on debris removal, and hazardous material cannot be picked up. Residents are asked not to take debris to the La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Current closures include:
- Bear Creek Road – closed (private road to Bear Creek Subdivision)
- County Road 120 – closed between County Roads 117 and 116; one lane open at 12,000 County Road 120
- County Road 141 – closed from Spring Road to Highway 160
- County Road 207 – closed at Mile Marker 3 (3400 block)
- County Road 208 – closed at Mile Marker 1
- County Road 203 – closed from the 4000 block to County Road 252
- County Road 215 – closed to County Road 216
- County Road 245 – closed at the bridge at the bottom of the road and at County Road 502; travel not possible through the 950 block
- County Road 250 – closed north of Trimble Lane; one lane open from Trimble Lane heading south
- County Road 252 – closed
- County Road 322 – closed at the river crossing on the south end
- County Road 334 – closed in the 6000 block
- County Road 501 – closed from 9500 to 11,000 County Road 501 (Cool Water Ranches to Red Creek)
- County Road 520 – closed in the 194 block
- County Road 523 – closed at 6855 Beaver Creek
- County Road 524 – closed
The city will continue to coordinate with county partners to keep the map current as crews work on repairs and debris removal. Residents can view the latest updates on the La Plata County website or by clicking the interactive map on the city’s portal.
What’s next: The City of Durango will monitor road conditions daily and update the map as repairs progress. For questions or to report new hazards, the public can contact Tom Sluis, Public Information Officer, at (970) 375‑5090 or via email at Tom Sluis.
Sources: durangoco.gov
