River flow rates are nearing 10-year flood event levels.įor more information about the flood advisory, refer to the National Weather Service Flood Advisory. The southbound closure point is located just south of Gateway, MP 110Ī photo captured on shows the Dolores River flowing underneath a CDOT bridge structure located on Colorado Highway 141 at mile point 88.5.The northbound closure point is located just north of Naturita and the County Road CC junction, MP 64.Traffic ImpactsĬheck for current road closures and conditions or contact Southwest Region 5 Customer Service during weekday business hours 97. The flood advisory is in place until further notice and covers the counties of Montezuma, Dolores, San Miguel and Montrose. The flood advisory also includes the Dolores and San Miguel Rivers due to heavy runoff from snowmelt. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood advisory for the Dolores River due to the increased release of water from McPhee Reservoir. The structure is located approximately 27.5 miles north of Naturita at Mile Point 88.5. Engineers and maintenance personnel will be assessing the structural integrity throughout this high-flow event,” stated Julie Constan, Regional Transportation Director.įor safety, CDOT has determined that the bridge structure at Roc Creek should be closed to traffic while peak water flows are occurring. With the flood event expected to peak this Friday, we are taking proactive and cautionary measures at this particular bridge. “River flows in the area have not been observed at these levels in 18 years. As flow amounts fluctuate, the bridge may require additional closures. The public will be alerted once the official closure is in place. This closure is dependent on various factors including snowmelt and reservoir releases. The highway will remain closed until the flood danger has subsided. If the river reaches expected levels, the Colorado Department of Transportation plans to close the highway at 5 p.m. Southwest Colorado - CO Highway 141 will likely be closed between Naturita and Gateway on Friday evening due to forecasted high river flows.

Intermapper traffic flooding