Closure: Hwy 285 at MM184 near Fairplay

Per cosmiccowboy55: a construction worker in the work zone near Fairplay at MM184 stopped breathing and passed away. Coroner has been summoned, they are closing the highway.

US 285 NB/SB: Full closure between MM 183 and County Road 7. Full closure. Use alternate route.

Correction: it was not a construction worker who passed, but an elderly man who suffered a medical incident.

We will update again when the highway is re-opened.

CDOT Verified account @ColoradoDOT 20 seconds ago
US 285 NB/SB: Road open between MM 183 and County Road 7. Highway 285 near Fairplay is back open in both directions following full closure.