U.S. Highway 550's Red Mountain Pass closes New Year's Eve for winter maintenance, with no set reopening time.

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is closing U.S. Highway 550's Red Mountain Pass on New Year's Eve at 9 a.m. for winter maintenance, including the removal of a large boulder and avalanche mitigation. The closure will affect both northbound and southbound traffic between Silverton and Ouray, with no set reopening time. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes or pass through before the closure. Additional delays are expected due to recent heavy snowfall creating unstable conditions.

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