Motorists on Highway 145 near Telluride, Colorado, confronted an unexpected obstacle yesterday when a boulder, described by the San Miguel County Sheriff's department as being the size of a small car, landed squarely in the middle of the road. The impediment occurred at mile marker 75.5, roughly 3 miles north of Keystone Hill, just past the Deep Creek shop. The event necessitated immediate traffic intervention, with deputies arriving at the scene to manage the flow of alternating lanes of vehicles. In a social media post, the San Miguel County Sheriff - Colorado provided a vivid description of the obstruction: "Not kidding - There’s a large boulder the size of a small CAR in the center of Highway 145 mm 75.5."
According to the San Miguel County Sheriff - Colorado, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) was notified and had an estimated time of arrival of at least 30 minutes, which was scheduled for 1 pm. While the CDOT was en route, the reopening of both lanes remained unknown, causing some uncertainty and likely delays for travelers. The post, concluding with a series of hashtags including #telluride #TrafficAlert #largeboulder, encapsulated the immediate concerns for those navigating the area.
Fortunately, updates followed promptly. By 1:20 pm, efforts to remove the boulder had succeeded, and both lanes of traffic resumed operation. It was a testament to the efficiency of local authorities and CDOT in resolving traffic disruptions caused by natural encumbrances. The swift action minimized potential traffic congestion and safety hazards that could arise from such unexpected road incidents.
