Independence Pass
Inside The Effort To Open Independence Pass
Don Poole, the Colorado Department of Transportation’s maintenance patrol supervisor for Highway 82, and two other employees took two reporters up to show CDOT’s process and progress in clearing the state’s second-highest paved road.
Avalanche Mitigation On Independence Pass Makes For An Exciting Show
Crews with the Colorado Department of Transportation are getting some extra help in their effort to get Independence Pass cleared for the summer.
Snow Clearing Crews Have Big Job On Colorado Mountain Passes
Despite recent snowstorms in the high country, officials say they are on track to open Mount Evans and Trail Ridge roads for the busy Memorial Day Weekend.
Independence Pass On Schedule To Open Memorial Day Weekend
Things are on track to open Independence Pass near Aspen by Memorial Day weekend.
Independence Pass Closes For The Season
The first major snowstorm of the season is hitting the high country and the Colorado Department of Transportation says that means it is time to close down Independence Pass.
USA Pro Challenge Fans Couldn’t Camp On Independence Pass
The third stage route took riders from Gunnison to Aspen over both Cottonwood and Independence passes, but the U.S. Forest Service wanted to make sure fans didn’t camp out for a good spot on Independence Pass.
Independence Pass Will Open Nearly 2 Weeks Early
Crews with the Colorado Department of Transportation are busy clearing snow from Independence Pass to open it nearly two weeks early.
Independence Pass Closes For Winter
Colorado transportation officials have closed Colorado 82 over Independence Pass for the season.
CDOT Closes Independence Pass For The Season
The Colorado Department of Transportation has closed Independence Pass for the season.
Bears Added To List Of Hazards For Bike Race
Colorado parks officials are adding a new hazard for the upcoming USA Pro Cycling Challenge bike race.



















