US 50B Structure Replacement
Project Complete:
The Colorado Department of Transportation along with contractor Tricon 2, LLC has completed the structure replacement project in Bent County. The project location was on US 50, 6 miles east of Las Animas. The project replaced an existing structure with a concrete box culvert to provide a drainage system that is more manageable and weather resistant for the area. While working on the project, crews paved the roadway and replaced/upgraded existing guardrail. Rumble strips were also added as a safety feature.

Work Schedule
- Monday through Thursday, Daytime working hours
Friday, until noon
Traffic Impacts
- Paved Detour in Place. Speed limit is reduced to 45 mph through the detour.
Project Facts
- Cost: $1 Million
- Contractor: Tricon 2, LLC
- Timeline: April - May 2023
- Location: US 50 B
- City: East of las Animas
- Mile Points: MP 406.35 to 406.75
- County: Bent County