Independence Pass is now open, roads are icy. Please use caution. www.cotrip.org or by calling 511 will have current updates on road conditions.
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Independence Pass Now Open
Independence Pass Reopened
CDOT crews were up early this morning plowing and sanding Independence Pass in an effort to open the road to traffic. As of 10:00 a.m. today Independence Pass is open. CDOT crews will monitor the weather conditions daily to determine if the pass can stay open. A safety closure was implemented last night due to inclement weather forecasted for the higher elevations.
Accident Snowmass Canyon** Now cleared
Hwy 82 is now open at MM 28 in Snowmass Canyon, westbound.
Accident Snowmass Canyon
Hwy 82 is down to one lane at MM 28 in Snowmass Canyon, westbound, for accident. Please slow down and use caution.
Monday, October 30, 2017
Independence Pass Closure
CDOT will be closing Independence Pass at 7:00 PM tonight October 30 for maintenance. There is no estimated time of reopening. Motorists are encouraged to check for updates on the status of Independence Pass the at www.cotrip.org or by calling 511 from anywhere in the state.
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Road closure
all lanes of traffic have been re-opened in both directions at Two Rivers and 82
Road closure
East bound lanes are closed at the west two rivers. They are diverting traffic to two rivers. West bound is down to one lane. We will notify when the road re-opens.
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Independence Pass
Independence Pass is icy and slick. Winter driving conditions exist. Please use caution.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Crater Lake Hiker Contacted
see link for press release. https://goo.gl/vNgxQ2
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Conundrum Search and Rescue
please open link goo.gl/DZSNCf for information regarding the Conundrum hiker
Friday, October 20, 2017
West Willits light accident finished
Both up valley (eastbound) lanes on Hwy 82 (near City Market and Whole Foods) are now open.
West Willits light accident
Both up valley (eastbound) lanes on Hwy 82 are closed, traffic is being re-routed onto Willits lane (near City Market and Whole Foods). Expect delays
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Urgent Msg Aspen Area
a main gas line has been cut at the sky hotel construction site. Aspen Fire is on scene and working with Black Hill Energy to fix the issue as quickly as possible.
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Phone Outage Update
As of 12:30 am on Oct 11th, phone lines have been restored. You can call 911 if you have an emergency.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Fire Station Addresses
Aspen Fire St 61 420 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
Aspen Ambulance St 91 405 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen
Basalt Fire St 42 1089 JW Dr, El Jebel
BFD St 41 20 School St, Basalt
BFD St 43 24265 FRYING PAN RD, Thomasville
Carbondale St 81 301 Meadowood Dr, Carbondale
Snowmass Fire Tent at Rodeo Grounds 2735 Brush Creek Rd, Snowmass Village
CFD St 82 1095 REDSTONE BLVD, Redstone
Phone Outtage
CONFIRMED: A CenturyLink fiber optic line has been cut in Carbondale. Internet, some cellular services & land lines at Aspen Valley Hospital are currently down. Some citizens in Pitkin County may not have services to call 911.
FOR EMERGENCIES:
*If you HAVE cell service - dial 911.
*If you HAVE dial tone on your land line phone: dial 911.
*If you have NO cell service nor dial tone on your land line: Go to your local fire station to report your emergency.
FOR NON-EMERGENCIES:
*Dial the non-emergent phone number at (970) 920-5310
At this point there is no known estimated time for services to be restored .
Phone Outage
Confirmed Centurylink Fiber cut in Carbondale. Internet , some cellular services and phone lines at Aspen Valley Hospital are down. Some citizens may not have services to call 911 we are advising to call our non emergent number 9 7 0 9 2 0 5 3 10. Unknown ETA on fix.
Traffic 0700-1900
Owl Creek at MM2, between Thistle Ln and Cluny Rd, will be down to one lane throughout the day. Expect Delays. Alternate Routes Advised.
Monday, October 9, 2017
Basalt Ave UPDATE
The debris has been cleared from the road at Basalt Ave at Hwy 82. Both lanes have been reopened
Basalt Ave and Hwy 82 Closure
Both downvalley lanes at Hwy 82 at Basalt Ave will be closed due to debris in the road. Please use Two Rivers Rd to avoid Basalt Ave. Will advised when reopened
Winter Driving Conditions
Winter travel conditions over Independence Pass alternate routes suggested.
Winter Driving Conditions
Winter driving conditions exist in Snowmass Village alternate routes suggested.
Owl Creek Rd Update
Due to weather conditions road work on Owl Creek Rd at MM2 has been postponed to tomorrow 10/10. Both lanes are open.
Owl Creek Partial Closure
Owl Creek at MM2, near Cluny Rd, to Owl Creek Ranch Rd will be down to one lane throughout the day. Expect Delays. Alternate Routes Advised.
Sunday, October 8, 2017
UPDATE: Maroon Creek Rd
Maroon Creek Rd past Aspen Highlands has been reopened.
MAROON BELLS PARKING LOT FULL
Maroon Bells PARKING LOT IS FULL. Cars are being stopped at Highlands. Maroon Creek rd is closed to uphill traffic. Will advise when road is reopened.
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Maroon Bells Update
Maroon Bells road is now open but last known information is that traffic is bumper to bumper.
Maroon Bells Parking
RFTA busses have stopped running routes up to Maroon Bells. Maroon Bells Parking is FULL. Maroon Creek Road is closed at the Welcome sign to uphill traffic. Will advise when the road is reopened.
Maroon Bells Parking
Maroon Bells Parking is FULL. Please park at Highlands or Buttermilk and take the RFTA bus. No vehicles are being allowed past the Welcome Gate on Maroon Creek Rd.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Conundrum Creek trail head no parking
The Forest Service is doing a maintenance project at the conundrum creek trail head 1055 Castle Creek road OCT 9-13 the trail is still open however there will be no parking at the trail head