US 50 & CO 71 Intersection Improvements

Project Complete!

Work will include the installation of traffic signal equipment, poles, mast arms, vehicle detectors, closed circuit television cameras, signing, median islands and walls, asphalt, guardrail replacement and minor striping at the intersection. Work will also include minor widening to address intersection roadway alignment improvement and interconnection of the new traffic signal with BNSF Railroad gate system.


Project Benefits:

Traffic signals are a vital part of controlling traffic in a safe and efficient manner by providing regulated movement. Widening and alignment of the intersection will improve safety and operational performance at the intersection.

Project Facts

  • Cost: $2.8 Million
  • Contractor: Arrow Electric
  • Timeline: March 6 - late October 2023
  • Location: Intersection of US 50 and CO 71(County Road 18) in Rocky Ford, Otero County
This map shows the location of the US 50 & CO 71 construction zones for the roadway improvements in Rocky Ford.
This map shows the location of the US 50 & CO 71 construction zones for the roadway improvements just northeast of Rocky Ford.  CO 71 work begins at MP16.31, US 50 work begins at MP 367.12 and MP 366.74.