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.
CDOT makes substantial progress ahead of US 50 Blue Mesa …
WEBAs CDOT works toward the limited opening of the US 50 Blue Mesa Middle Bridge, crews are now looking at potential repair work for the Lake Fork Bridge, located on the west side of Sapinero, and anticipate lane closures this weekend.
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 …
WEBUS 50 Blue Mesa Bridge Update. For updated information visit the US 50 Blue Mesa Bridge closure project page.
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.
CDOT announces plan to repair sections of U.S. 50 over Blue Mesa …
WEBMay 22, 2024 · — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced a plan Tuesday to repair a section of U.S. Highway 50 over Blue Mesa Reservoir in Montrose, Gunnison and Hinsdale counties.
Colorado announces disaster emergency after bridge failure forces ... - MSN
WEBThe state has announced a disaster emergency to help speed up repairs on a critical stretch of Highway 50 in Colorado’s Western Slope.
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.
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 to...
US 50 bridge over Blue Mesa to open for July 4 in limited capacity
WEBJun 27, 2024 · The Colorado Department of Transportation anticipates being able to meet its goal of partially reopening the U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Middle Bridge ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.