US 285 News Reports

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin. Read More

A sandstorm led to a fatal crash involving two vehicles on US 285, resulting in the death of a 41-year-old man from Monahans, Texas, according to ... Read More

If you're planning on hitting the roads during the winter weather we expect, the Texas Department of Transportation has a statewide map showing road conditions. Tips for driving on ice or snow If ... Read More

Strong winds there stirred up large amounts of dust Friday, causing low visibility and accidents along Highway 285. Read More

The Texas Department of Public Safety said US 285 was shut down Friday in both directions due to a huge pile up. Read More

Representative Brooks Landgraf spoke with Union Pacific officials to address safety concerns and to provide guidance on how bystanders should respond during emergencies like train derailments. Read More

A multi-vehicle crash on New Year's Eve led to a three-hour closure of Interstate 70, rerouting busy ski traffic to U.S. Highway 285 via Colorado Highway 9 over Hoosier Pass. Read More

United States - January 02, 2025 January 2, 2025 - Highway 285 is closed due to blizzard-type conditions, extending from mile marker 183, just north of Fairplay, to mile marker 208 on the north ... Read More

UPDATE | The highway opened up just before 5 p.m. PARK COUNTY, Colo. - US Highway 285 is closed between Grant and Fairplay due to "blizzard-like conditions," the Park County Sheriff's Office said. The ... Read More