Traffic is down to using one lane on Colorado 133 by McClure Pass after a rockslide Saturday night, according to Colorado Department of Transportation.
Jarrett Handy, a CDOT supervisor for traffic operations, called the rockslide “not too severe,” but because there were also crashes nearby, officials decided to shut one lane down and use the other lane for alternating traffic. CDOT to expect delays because of the lane closure around 7:45 p.m.
There is not yet an estimated time of a full reopening, he said. He also didn’t have details on whether the crashes were related to the rockslide or just happened nearby.
“If it was really bad, they would have shut down the entire highway,” Handy said.
Spring means we’re getting into rockslide season as warmer weather begins thawing snow and ice during the day and hardening back up at night, which could leave cracks.
“Watch your surroundings. Anything can happen,” he said. “Pay attention to the road ahead of you and if you’re driving at night, make sure you have adequate headlights.”
