Montezuma County, CO – Highway 491 is fully closed in both directions Wednesday morning following a crash near milepost 30, according to the Colorado State Patrol. Drivers in Montezuma County are advised to avoid the area and find alternate routes as emergency crews respond.
According to officials, the closure affects a rural stretch of Highway 491, a key connector route for travelers between Cortez and Pleasant View. The Colorado State Patrol reported the incident just before 9 a.m. and urged motorists to check COtrip.org for real-time updates on traffic delays and detours.
Authorities have not released details about the number of vehicles involved or potential injuries. The highway will remain closed until the scene is cleared and investigators complete their work.
Travelers heading north or south through the area should plan for extended delays and consider alternate highways, including U.S. 160 or CO-184, depending on destination.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available from state patrol or CDOT.
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