Million Dollar Highway. U.S. Route 550. #usaroadtrip #scenicdrive #milliondollarhighway | Just Drive America

Dangerous Colorado Highway. CDOT spends an average of $2 million per year on U.S. 550 between Durango and Ouray. Between 2005 and 2015,, there were 412 accidents between mile marker 52 (at the base of Coal Bank Pass) and mile marker 92 at Ouray. Sixty-six accidents involved injuries, and eight brought fatalities. Surviving one of the “World’s Most Dangerous Roads” is relatively simple, “Know the conditions, (obey) the speed limit. Information from internet article. | San Juan Mountains Photograp

As of early evening, all SW & S-Central CO mountain passes are open! The last pass to open was Red Mt. on US 550 at approx 5 PM. About seven miles north of Silverton, a heavy equipment operator completes clearing the highway where a snowslide was triggered by an avalanche mitigation crew. The snowslide, known as Eagle, was brought down on US 550 just south of Red Mountain Pass summit and measured ten feet deep on the slope side of the highway. The avalanche control work ensures safety for the tr

The drive through this section of Highway 550 is not for the faint of heart. | Michael J Bauer Photography

Massive Boulder Crashes Onto Mountain Road Just Feet From Car 🪨 U.S. Route 550, Colorado — October 17, 2024 High-definition dashcam footage captures a terrifying moment on a winding mountain road as small pebbles begin tumbling down a steep cliff face. Seconds later, a massive boulder breaks free, falling straight down and slamming into the asphalt directly in front of the approaching vehicle. The violent impact sends dust billowing into the air and causes the ground to visibly shake as the car