Hwy 285 Road Conditions

It's starting to snow more heavily along the 285 corridor. Roads have been reported as just wet so far (to Bailey), but it is sticking elsewhere and will become more slippery as it builds up to slush and snow.
Turkey Creek Canyon/Indian Hills

Conifer at Pleasant Park

Pine Junction/IMHS

Bailey

Jefferson

Fairplay

From Breanne Evans 2 mins in 285 Traveler Morrison, Conifer, Pine, Bailey areas group:

Just drove from Conifer to Shawnee. Visibility is almost zero and roads are snow-covered and slick. Stay off the roads if you can! Also, just saw 2 emergency vehicles with sirens headed north on 285.

Susan Riccio posted this video she took on Hwy 285 near Richmond Hill Rd, where it's been backed up for quite some time now www.facebook.com/Babygirl731/videos/o.12...4195/?type=2&theater

She wrote:

285 southbound about 2 miles from Richmond Hill area is backed up bumper-to-bumper.

Now there is a truck stuck in the middle of the road spinning its tires.

There has been white out conditions going south bound to 285 up to Richmond Hill.There is also several cars here and they’re stuck at various locations going up to 285 south.

Because of I-70 being closed today, traffic over CO 9 into Alma and Fairplay is much heavier than usual. Hearing reports from travelers that there are cars blown off Hwy 285 and big backups due to snow and high winds, but Hwy 285 is still open.

ROAD CONDITIONS
US 285 Southbound Fairplay (Milemarker 182-192)
Blowing snow and Icy Roads. Use caution. Slower Speeds Advised.

HIGH WIND WARNING
Southern Park County
High Wind Advisory - High Profile and light Vehicles Use Caution

SNOW REMOVAL
CO 9 Southbound / Northbound Hoosier Pass (Milemarker 73-86)
Snow removal operations slower speeds advised. Last Updated: 03/5/2019 3:32 PM

This is the view on CO 9 between Hoosier Pass and Alma (southbound traffic in closest lane)

And on 285 at Jefferson

mymountaintown.com/weather-traffic/285-w...ferson-to-south-park

Road Conditions

Speeds

Snow is beginning to accumulate on Hwy 285 in Conifer and north past Windy Point, still looks wet in Pine and Bailey for the moment:
Hwy 285 at Tiny Town


Windy Point by CDOT


Conifer Towne Center


Conifer at Pleasant Park Rd


Shaffer's Crossing, Hwy 285 at S Elk Creek rd


IMHS - Pine Junction


Bailey - Aspen Peak Cellars

Phil Tatro posted in the 285 Traveler Group:
Roads from pine junction to 470 are in good shape- some snow pack- CDOT out in force- speeds in the 40s - Denver roads are wet with some isolated snowpack-

Shannon Breland posted:
73 into Evergreen is snow and ice packed. It was just me and 1 plow in front of me going about 25/30. Wasn't too bad. 74 around the lake is slush and thick. 74 is snowpacked and not too bad minus the invincible ones who are 55+ and thinks it is bandimere speedway!
Be safe out there.

Tom Bernier said:
Just made the run from Shawnee to Conifer. Roads were dry with some icy spots from Shawnee to Conifer. Crow hill to Pine junction were fine, a little snow pack. From Pine Junction to Conifer roads progressively became more snow packed but the plow drivers are doing an amazing job. Gonna try and make it down the hill.
Go slow and if you think you need to go fast think about our CSP Corporal killed by a speeding idiot yesterday and dont do it.

With Memorial Day comes the arrival of weekend traffic and people heading to the mountains to go camping. Backups started before 2pm heading southbound on Hwy 285 at the Richmond Hill merge (MM 233) and are currently stacked back to Foxton Road (~MM 235). Check our webcams for up-to-date status and whether you should stop for dinner somewhere to wait it out!

Our webcam at Elk Creek Fire at Richmond Hill:


CDOT Pleasant Park Rd camera facing south


Mile Marker Locations for reference

Friday traffic backup has begun on Hwy 285 southbound. Richmond Hill merge back to Foxton Rd. Webcams: mymountaintown.com/weather-traffic

Also, a heads up from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office:
JCSO deputies will be conducting DUI saturation beginning tonight thanks to grant funds from the federal DUI Enforcement Grant. DUI crashes are in the top 4 casual factors for traffic related injuries & deaths in Colorado. We encourage everyone to drive safely today & every day

Backups have begun at the Richmond Hill merge on Hwy 285. Wet roads and some fog in spots as well.
mymountaintown.com/weather-traffic

CSP Golden @CSP_Golden 9m ago
We were busy this morning on 285. It would be nice if people wouldn’t keep us this busy. Seems like 15 to 20 over is the norm. We shall see what this afternoon brings.

We are focusing all dangerous driving behaviors today, not just speed. Just stating excessive speed seemed to be prevalent this morning.

CSP Golden @CSP_Golden 4h ago
Jefferson County wide multi-agency team operation today. You will see increased police presence Um..... everywhere! Drive safe or you be seeing us.

The backups are now beginning on Hwy 285 southbound at the merge at Richmond Hill.
mymountaintown.com/weather-traffic