CenturyLink/Lumen is required to perform a preemptive cut and splice of the main fiber optic line between Pagosa and Durango tomorrow evening (11/12/2026 7pm-11pm) to avoid a unplanned outage at a location where CDOT needs to perform emergency repairs on Highway 160.
CDOT is working feverishly to get the Hwy 160/151 corridor open ASAP and a recently discovered flood exposed conduit is preventing these necessary repairs from commencing.
During this interruption, 911 calls will be rerouted to Durango Dispatch to maintain emergency communications. Residents should be aware that cellular service disruptions may affect their ability to place calls.
Additionally, Highway 160 will see delays at mile marker 134 beginning at 7 p.m. to accommodate the infrastructure work. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, anticipate travel delays, and avoid the affected area when possible.
The Archuleta County Sheriff's Office encourages residents to prepare for these temporary disruptions and monitor official communication channels for updates regarding service restoration.
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