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Major mudslides prompt 'extended closure' of Highway 145 in southwest Colorado
Major mudslides have caused an extended closure of Highway 145 in San Miguel County, Colorado, with debris spanning 250 feet and blocking the road completely. CDOT is working to clear the route, while County Road M44 is designated as an alternate one-way route. Recent mudslides in Telluride and Garfield County have also led to additional road closures and significant damage to local buildings.
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