McClains Flat Rd now open in both directions.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Traffic Update for McClain Flats Rd
Update on Wildfire
Trentaz Rd open to local traffic.
McClain Flats rd to Sunnyside rd Closed
McClain Flats Rd to Sunnyside Rd closed due to fire activity until further notice.
Sunday, November 26, 2017
St. Mortiz incident
An Aspen man was found dead in his room at the St. Moritz on Friday 11/24. His name is Collin Gibbard, a 41y/o. The cause of death is under investigation.
Eric Hansen
Deputy Coroner Pitkin County
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Accident Buttermilk Light
All lanes on Hwy 82 Eastbound at Owl Creek are now open.
Accident Buttermilk Light
One lane only is open east bound (up valley) Hwy 82 and Owl Creek. Use caution and expect delays.
Friday, November 17, 2017
*Update* El Jebel Road at Highway 82
El Jebel Road is now reopened at Highway 82.
El Jebel Road closure at Highway 82
El Jebel Road is closed at Highway 82, due to gas leak. Detour in place onto Gillespie to Farve or onto Shadowrock.
Independence Pass closed
Independence Pass is closed for the season. For more information go to http://www.cotrip.org/
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Accident Hwy 82 near East Two Rivers Light
All lanes of traffic open at mile 23 on Hwy 82 in Basalt, accident has been cleared.
Accident Hwy 82 near East Two Rivers Light
one lane each direction closed Hwy 82 near Basalt, mile 23 due to accident, please slow down and use caution
Independence Pass Closure
Independence Pass will be closing tonight (11/16/17) at 7 p.m. due to winter weather warning. For updates go to www.cotrip.org
update on Winter storm warning
Correction. Winter Storm Warning from 11/16/2017 11:00 PM to 11/18/2017 5:00 AM MST for CFD Gunnison Co, BFD Eagle Co, Pitkin County https://goo.gl/FQT5ot
Winter storm warning
in effect from 11pm to 5am Saturday above 800 feet Snow heavy at times along with periods of blowing and drifting snow above 8000 feet Plan on difficult travel conditions Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches with localized amounts up to 18 inches possible.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Maroon and Castle Creek Winter Closures
The winter closure gates on both Maroon and Castle Creek roads will be closed for the season starting tomorrow 11/15 at 5 am.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Maroon and Castle Creek Winter Closures
The winter closure gates on both Maroon and Castle Creek roads will be closed for the season starting tomorrow 11/15 at 5 am.
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Independence Pass
Independence Pass is now OPEN.
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Independence Pass Closure
CDOT will be closing Independence Pass at 7:00 PM tonight, November 4, for a safety closure. 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.