Heavy construction - The Journal

Aging infrastructure, labor shortages delay Durango road projects

North College Drive rebuild goes over budget; County Road 250/251 paving to resume next year

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can Durango build a city hall and police station by October 2028? A firm says yes

Initial designs and cost estimates expected in February or March

DATE: Dec 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas River Trail reconstruction nearing completion

Crews hustle to wrap up ahead of snow, freezing temps

DATE: Dec 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Fairgrounds’ indoor buildings to close for renovations

Outdoor facilities and scheduled events will not be affected; closures to remain in effect until November

DATE: Sep 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Construction starts on new Head Start site near Durango Public Library

Building expected to open for child care in summer 2026

DATE: Jul 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pagosa Springs highway project affects businesses, but they remain open

Town urges patience amid delays, support for downtown shops

DATE: Jun 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado transportation, water infrastructure projects receive federal funding

Money will support improvements across the state

DATE: Jan 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango-La Plata County Airport terminal expansion takes off

Multimillion dollar project will help accommodate increased passenger loads

DATE: Apr 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

After four years, work moves ahead at giant hole in the ground in downtown Durango

Residents have felt a range of emotions: Concern, frustration, resignation

DATE: Apr 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad replacing old bridge south of Silverton

Construction on a more fortified design will begin in summer 2023

DATE: Nov 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

At Durango airport, a ballet of heavy machinery repaves aging runway

All fixed-wing flights paused as crews work 24/7 to resurface 1.75-mile landing strip

DATE: Sep 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

$12 million wildlife crossing completed on U.S. Highway 160

Massive overpass expected to reduce animal-vehicle collisions by 85%

DATE: Jul 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News