Town of Telluride Alerts

Town of Telluride: Clark's Market Entrance Safety Improvements

Clark's Market | Colorado Avenue Entrance Closure 

Thursday, October 29 | Temporary access available via Smuggler Avenue

The Town of Telluride Public Works Department is notifying residents and visitors that the Colorado Avenue entrance to Clark's Market will be closed Thursday, October 29, 2026, while crews install a new crosswalk as part of the South Colorado Avenue Widening Project.

The work is being completed ahead of colder weather to finish the project's concrete improvements.

Clark's Market will remain accessible throughout the closure using a temporary entrance at the southwest corner of the property off Smuggler Avenue.

How to Access Clark's Market

Entering from Colorado Avenue:

  1. Travel west on Colorado Avenue toward the roundabout.
  2. Continue around the roundabout and turn south onto Mahoney Drive.
  3. Turn east onto Smuggler Avenue.
  4. Enter Clark's Market using the temporary entrance at the southwest corner of the property.

Exiting Clark's Market:

  1. Exit through the same temporary entrance onto Smuggler Avenue.
  2. Continue south toward Pacific Avenue to reconnect with the surrounding street network.

Please follow posted detour signs and use caution around construction crews and equipment.

What to Expect

  • Closure of the Colorado Avenue entrance on Thursday, October 29
  • Temporary vehicle access from Smuggler Avenue
  • Construction activity near the new crosswalk
  • Possible traffic delays near Clark's Market and surrounding streets

Thank you for your patience as crews complete these improvements ahead of winter.

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Questions?
Public Works
Call: (970) 728-5700
Email: pw@telluride.gov