CDOT to close eastbound and westbound US 50B at the I-25/US 50B Interchange

Pueblo — Motorists can expect closures of eastbound and westbound US Highway 50B as the Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor partner, SEMA Construction, shift traffic south on US 50B to advance and facilitate construction on the Interstate 25 and US 50B Interchange project. Eastbound US 50B will be closed on Thursday night, and westbound US 50B will be closed from Friday night to Saturday night between I-25 and Hudson Avenue/Bonforte Boulevard. These closures will not occur at the same time and are necessary for the safety of the traveling public. Once this work is complete, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction.

Traffic Impacts

From April 9 to 11, motorists can expect separate closures of eastbound and westbound US 50B from Hudson Avenue/Bonforte Boulevard to I-25. Traffic impacts will include:

Eastbound US 50B Closure:

• 9 p.m., Thursday, April 9, through 6 a.m., Friday, April 10, expect a full closure of eastbound US 50B from I-25 to Hudson Avenue/Bonforte Boulevard for crews to shift traffic south towards the shoulder
• There will be no access to eastbound US 50B from northbound I-25 at the interchange. A detour will be in place:
  • Northbound I-25 to Eastbound US 50B detour: Continue on northbound I-25 and use the northbound I-25 off-ramp to CO 47 (Exit 101), and travel east on CO 47 to access US 50
• Reminder: Southbound I-25 access to eastbound US 50B remains closed. Use CO 47 to detour

Westbound US 50B Closure:

• 6 p.m., Friday, April 10, through 6 p.m., Saturday, April 11, expect a full closure of westbound US 50B from Hudson Avenue/Bonforte Boulevard to I-25 for crews to shift traffic south onto parts of existing eastbound US 50B
• There will be no access to northbound I-25 from westbound US 50B at the interchange. A detour will be in place:
  • Westbound US 50B to Northbound I-25 detour: Use CO 47 and travel west to access northbound I-25
• Reminder: Westbound US 50B access to southbound I-25 remains closed. Use CO 47 to detour

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

• Call the project information line at 719-283-6855
• Email the project team at: [email protected]
• Visit the project website at: codot.gov/projects/us50i25interchange
• Sign up for project travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalert

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

• Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
• Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp
• Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
• Check scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
• Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

• Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
• Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
• Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
• Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
• Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
• Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
• Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
• Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
• Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
• Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
• Be patient!

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