Road and Bridge has closed Dillon Dam Road due to continued hazards from rockslides along the cliffs. This is an extended closure due to emergency scaling operations necessary; closure could last until Tuesday.
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SUMMIT COUNTY– The Summit County Road and Bridge Department has announced the immediate closure of Dillon Dam Road due to recent rockslides that have rendered the road unsafe for public use. The closure is in effect immediately, and the road is expected to remain closed until emergency scaling crews complete their work. The road closure could remain in place until Tuesday, April 18th.
The safety of residents and visitors is of utmost importance to Summit County officials. In the meantime, motorists are advised to use Interstate 70 as an alternative route to bypass the closure. Please allow for extra travel time and exercise caution while navigating I-70 due to road damage and CDOT construction activity expected between Silverthorne and Frisco.
Summit County Road and Bridge Department will send updates via SCAlert and on social media. Travelers and residents are urged to sign up for text alerts at summitcountyco.gov/scalert
"We understand the inconvenience this closure may cause, and we are working diligently to complete the necessary repairs and reopen Dillon Dam Road as soon as possible," said Robert Jacobs, Director of the Summit County Road and Bridge Department. "We appreciate the public's patience and understanding during this time of year when rockslides are common due to warming temperatures."
Media Contact: David Rossi, 970-453-3428, dave.rossi@summitcountyco.gov
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El Departamento de Road and Bridge del Condado de Summit ha anunciado el cierre inmediato de Dillon Dam Road debido a los recientes deslizamientos de rocas que han hecho que la carretera sea insegura para el uso público. El cierre está en vigor de inmediato, y se espera que la carretera permanezca cerrada hasta que los equipos de escala de emergencia completen su trabajo. El cierre de la carretera podría mantenerse hasta el martes 18 de abril.
La seguridad de los residentes y visitantes es de suma importancia para los funcionarios del Condado de Summit. Mientras tanto, se aconseja a los conductores utilizar la Interestatal 70 como una ruta alternativa para evitar el cierre. Tenga en cuenta el tiempo de viaje adicional y tenga cuidado al navegar por la I-70 debido a los daños en la carretera y la actividad de construcción del CDOT esperada entre Silverthorne y Frisco.
Summit County Road and Bridge Department enviará actualizaciones a través de SCAlert y en las redes sociales. Se insta a los viajeros y residentes a registrarse para recibir alertas de texto en summitcountyco.gov/scalert
"Entendemos las molestias que este cierre puede causar, y estamos trabajando diligentemente para completar las reparaciones necesarias y reabrir Dillon Dam Road lo antes posible", dijo Robert Jacobs, Director del Departamento de Carreteras y Puentes del Condado de Summit. "Apreciamos la paciencia y comprensión del público durante esta época del año cuando los deslizamientos de rocas son comunes debido al calentamiento de las temperaturas."
Media Contact: David Rossi, 970-453-3428, dave.rossi@summitcountyco.gov