River Confluence Restoration Project

Telluride River Trail detour Wednesday, September 17, through Friday, September 26

The Town of Telluride Public Works Department will begin a restoration project at the river confluence, between Pinion and Columbine Streets, this week to address significant rock and sediment buildup following this summer’s heavy rainfall and debris flows.

Project Schedule:

• Equipment Delivery: Tuesday, September 16 (to the shoulder of East Colorado Avenue)
• Work Begins: Wednesday, September 17 through Wednesday, September 24, Weekdays only, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
• Equipment Removal from River: Wednesday, September 24
• River Trail Site Restoration: Thursday and Friday, September 25-26, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

What to Expect:
Crews will remove excess rocks and debris from the river confluence to restore the natural flow of water. This work helps reduce the risk of flooding and erosion downstream and supports a healthy river ecosystem. Once river work is complete, Public Works will restore sections of the River Trail impacted by the project.

Detour signs will be positioned on both sides of the impacted area, directing pedestrians to the north side of E. Colorado along the sidewalk between Pinion and Columbine.

Please plan accordingly and use caution when taking alternate routes around the work. 

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