Road and Bridge

La Plata County's Road & Bridge Division is responsible for maintenance and construction on 653 miles of county-owned roads serving nearly 56,000 county residents. Of these roads, 222 miles are paved, and 431 miles are gravel. Across the Road & Bridge Division's four districts - Marvel, Durango, Ignacio & Bayfield - county crews ensure that this vital infrastructure system serves residents and visitors year-round.


Maintaining Road & Bridge Infrastructure

In addition to construction and paving projects, the Road & Bridge Division performs continual maintenance and projects for safety and accessibility. This work includes:
  • Snow plowing
  • Grading
  • Dust suppression
  • Roadside mowing
  • Street sweeping
  • Gravel application
  • Striping

Maintenance calendar for County Roads:

Road & Bridge Schedule as of May 16th, 2024      

This schedule is subject to change daily.  Working hours are 7am-5:30, Monday - Thursday.

Week of 5/20-5/23/24:

Marvel District: Grading and apply mag chloride CR 126 & 105.

Durango District: Grading and applying mag chloride CR 227, 228. Haul gravel to CR 224. Water truck broken down.

Ignacio District:  Grading and applying mag chloride CR 330, 332, 328 & 329.

Bayfield District: Graveling High View/CR 503A & Vista Lane/CR 503B.

Drainage Team: Replacing culverts on CR 250 & 510. All depending on locates and irrigation water.

Asphalt Crew: Hauling gravel to High View/CR 503A & Vista Lane/CR 503B.

 

Week of 5/28-5/30/24:

Marvel District: Grading and apply mag chloride CR 105.

Durango District: Grading and applying mag chloride CR 248, 246 & 211.

Ignacio District:  Grading and applying mag chloride CR 330, 332, 328 & 329.

Bayfield District: Grading and applying mag chloride CR 513, 514 & 510.

Drainage Team: Replacing culverts on CR 250 & 510. All depending on locates and irrigation water.  CR 124 clearing if possible.

Asphalt Crew: Hauling gravel to High View/CR 503A & Vista Lane/CR 503B.


Please be aware that grading can change daily depending on weather, priorities, flooding,
fire, water, equipment & personnel availability.  This schedule is tentative and is updated weekly. 
Under normal conditions grading usually takes 1 day per 2 miles of gravel road. Roads are graded
in order of highest priority. Please be patient as we have 431 miles of gravel roads to grade. When
graded please drive slowly to extend the life of the grade work.  Thank you!


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