Boulder Blocks Colorado's Million Dollar Highway

A rockfall has indefinitely closed US 550 between Ouray and Silverton, prompting a lengthy detour.

A large boulder fell onto the Million Dollar Highway, closing the route between Ouray and Silverton in Colorado.
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) began efforts to break and remove the boulder at dawn on Wednesday.
Travelers are advised to take an alternative route via CO Highway 145 through Telluride, which adds over five hours to the journey.
The exact timeline for reopening the highway remains uncertain as crews work to clear the obstruction.
This rockfall incident is part of a series of recent rockslides affecting popular locations in Colorado.