Motorists and recreationists along and near Red Mountain Pass should expect closures and delays over the next few weeks as the San Miguel Power Association begins its project to rebuild its backup power line between Red Mountain Pass and Ouray.

The first two phases of the Red Mountain Electrical Reliability and Broadband Improvement Project are taking place between now and Aug. 6. The initial part of the project is intended to clear vegetation along the power line to prepare for line reconstructi...