New update by Ouray County Sheriff states Ouray visitors are allowed via CR 17
Feel like there is alot of back and forth on if visitors SHOULD be visiting Ouray. On one side, this is Ouray's biggest week $ wise and its a ghost town. On the other side, people should be cautious with the fires. The sheriff is stating the following:
Southbound from Ridgway to Ouray - Local commuters, visitors and local deliveries to Ouray only on CR 17 detour. All other southbound motorists and through-traffic must take the CO Hwy 145 detour through Telluride.