US 550 Reopens After Two-Day Closure Due to Severe Flooding and Mudslides
US 550 has reopened between Silverton and Ouray after severe flooding and mudslides caused a two-day closure of Red Mountain Pass. Multiple slide paths were cleared, with debris reaching over four feet high in some areas, though no injuries were…
Denver, CO, July 31, 2026 —
US 550 Reopened After Flooding Forces Closure
The section of US 550 between Silverton and Ouray has officially reopened, concluding a two-day closure of Red Mountain Pass. The pass was shut down due to severe flooding and significant mudslides that impacted the roadway.
Crews worked to clear multiple slide paths that had deposited debris on the highway. In some locations, the accumulated debris reached heights exceeding four feet. Despite the severity of the event and the extensive cleanup required, no injuries were reported as a result of the flooding and mudslides.
The closure, which lasted for two days, significantly affected travel through the region. The reopening allows for the resumption of normal traffic flow over Red Mountain Pass.
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