Durango residents are urged to avoid several county roads that remain closed or partially open following the heavy flooding that struck La Plata County earlier this month. According to the City of Durango’s Civic Alerts, the closures affect a network of routes that serve both rural neighborhoods and key access points for commuters.
The interactive map maintained by the city shows the current status of each roadway. Bear Creek Road, a private drive to the Bear Creek Subdivision, is fully closed. County Road 120 is closed between County Roads 117 and 116, though a single lane remains open at the 12,000‑foot marker. County Road 141 is shut from Spring Road to Highway 160, and County Road 207 is closed at Mile Marker 3 (the 3,400 block). Additional closures include County Roads 208, 203, 215, 245, 250, 252, 322, 334, 501, 520, 523, and 524, with specific segments listed in the city’s release.
Motorists are asked to use caution, obey posted barricades and signs, and avoid driving through flooded or damaged sections, as conditions can change rapidly while crews continue assessments and repairs. The city emphasizes that debris removal is underway, but residents should not pile debris near curbs or in streets, which could impede emergency response vehicles.
For cleanup, the city advises separating materials where practical: green waste, construction or demolition debris, and electronic waste (e‑waste). Hazardous material will not be collected. Trash and recycling can be taken to the Durango Transfer Station at 790 Tech Center Drive or the Durango Recycling Center at 710 Tech Center Drive. Flood‑damaged vehicles with proper titles may be dropped off at Recla Metals, 33399 U.S. Highway 160, and flooded appliances free of freon are also accepted.
Officials warn that the La Plata County Fairgrounds is not a pickup location for debris, and they ask the public to give city trucks hauling mud and debris ample space to work safely.
What’s next: The City of Durango will keep the interactive map updated as crews finish repairs and reopen lanes. Residents should monitor the city’s alerts and the La Plata County website for the latest information on road conditions and debris‑removal schedules. Additional updates are expected as the recovery effort progresses.
Sources: durangoco.gov, durangoco.gov
