Four months after closure, more traffic allowed over U.S. 50 bridge
WEBAug 15, 2024 · More vehicles are crossing a U.S. 50 bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir and fewer closures are anticipated after Labor Day — a move that transportation officials hope will provide relief to traffic flows across a critical route that connects Montrose, Gunnison and Hinsdale counties.
US 50 Blue Mesa Bridge Update - Colorado Department of …
WEBNews & Updates. Expanded travel times begin Friday, May 3 for County Road 26 local access route Significant additional resources in place as US 50 bridge inspection continues CDOT makes substantial progress ahead of US 50 …
US 50 bridge closes over reservoir; detour totals 6-7 hours - FOX31 Denver
WEBApr 20, 2024 · DENVER (KDVR) — A bridge along U.S. 50 that crosses the Blue Mesa Reservoir in southwest Colorado closed on Thursday because of cracking in a particular type of steel. Drivers will be subject...
Cracks in bridge over Blue Mesa force safety closure, cuts of U.S. 50 ...
WEBApr 18, 2024 · Defects in a highway bridge that spans Colorado’s largest reservoir have forced a safety closure, rerouting travel on U.S. 50 between Montrose and Gunnison.
Approved vehicles can now cross Highway 50 bridge after ... - CBS News
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Just in time for the busy Labor Day weekend holiday, the Colorado Department of Transportation has released a list of approved vehicles that will be …
Disaster emergency declared for U.S. 50 bridge closure over ... - CBS News
WEBApr 24, 2024 · Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera has verbally declared a disaster emergency after the U.S. Highway 50 bridge over the Blue Mesa Reservoir was closed last week. The declaration will help support the...
CDOT announces plan to repair sections of U.S. 50 over Blue Mesa …
WEBMay 22, 2024 · U.S. 50 is closed between Montrose and Gunnison. Recommended alternate routes are Interstate 70 to the north or U.S. 160 to the south. A limited, local access route is in place for travel...
Gunnison businesses excited as Highway 50 bridge ... - CBS News
WEBJul 2, 2024 · The U.S. Highway 50 bridge over the Blue Mesa Reservoir closed to traffic in April when concerns arose about whether driving across was safe. Repairs have been underway since then, impacting a...
One lane of U.S. 50 could be open over Blue Mesa bridge by July 4
WEBMay 22, 2024 · One lane of U.S. 50 on the Middle Bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir could be open for intermittent traffic by July 4 if four “critical repairs” can be completed by then, state transportation director Shoshana Lew said Tuesday evening.
CDOT reopens US 50 Blue Mesa Middle Bridge to limited traffic
WEBJul 3, 2024 · Eastbound US 50 traffic (going towards Gunnison) will be stopped at the County Road 26 turnoff that is the current detour location. This stopping point is 0.5 mile west of the Middle Bridge. At this stop, traffic will be separated by which vehicles are allowed over the Middle Bridge and which vehicles have to …