Forest Service Road 250 to close for repairs

Hunters need to be aware

LA JARA– The Conejos Peak Ranger District announced today the planned closure of the popular 250 road for an upcoming major repair project.

The project will be repairing damage from the Spring 2019 extreme run-off event that damaged the road well beyond the capabilities of the Forest’s resources to conduct a full repair. Additional federal funds were received to assist the permanent repair project which will begin soon. The details are:

Location: Forest Service Road #250 between mile markers 22.5 and 23 – on the west side of the community of Jasper, CO

Closure dates: Monday, September 13, through Friday, September 17, 2021

Exception: Only emergency vehicles will be allowed passage during the closure.

“The closure will affect all through-traffic for five days,” said Acting Conejos Peak District Ranger Vincent Dupont. “We understand this will be an inconvenience for many people and appreciate the public’s understanding as we conduct this critical long-term repair on this popular road.”

Contractors plan to begin bringing in equipment during the week of August 30. They will begin working and install traffic signs on Sept. 7. The closure will not take place until Sept. 13. Continued work after the week of the closure is anticipated and motorist should use extra caution when in the construction area.

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