US 50 & CO 231 Improvements - Construction
About the Project:
The Colorado Department of Transportation successfully completed the design phase for intersection improvements at both US 50 and CO 231 (36th Lane) and at US 50 Business and CO 231 (36th Lane) in Pueblo. After a thorough evaluation, the design was finalized with the aim of enhancing safety by increasing sight distance to facilitate secure motorist crossing of US 50 and to improve overall pedestrian and motorist safety near schools along US 50 and 36th Lane.
In advance of the construction phase, the following improvements were made to the intersections after the study was completed:
- The speed limit was reduced approaching the intersection on US 50 Business and 36th Lane.
- Existing signage was repositioned to improve sight distance at both intersections.
- Advanced guide signs were relocated ¼ mile before the US 50 and 36th Lane intersection.
- Pedestrian signs were updated and replaced at US 50 Business and 36th Lane and a rapid flashing beacon sign was added to alert motorists and pedestrians.
Work this Week & Lane Closures US 50 and CO 231 (36th Lane)
Work this Week & Lane Closures US 50 Business Route and CO 231 (36th Lane)
Project Facts
- Construction Cost: $1.7 million
- Contractor: Morton Electric
- Timeline: September to December 2023
- Project Location: US 50 & CO 231 (36th Lane) and US 50 Business & CO 231 (36th Lane)
- Closest City: Pueblo
- County: Pueblo
US 50 Business & CO 231 (36th Lane)
US 50 Business & CO 231 Intersection Illustration
Construction of US 50 and CO 231 (36th Lane) will have design improvements that include:
- The stop line of CO 231 (36th Lane) at US 50 Business will be moved up to the travel lanes of US 50 Business to reduce the crossing distance for northbound and southbound left turning vehicles.
- Raised islands will be installed with pedestrian refuge that allows the stop line to be moved up and improves sight distance when crossing the intersection.
US 50 and CO 231 (36th Lane) Intersection
US 50 CO 231 (36th Lane) Illustration
Construction of US 50 and CO 231 (36th Lane) will have design improvements that include:
- The right thru lane of US 50 eastbound will convert into a right turn only lane ½ mile in advance of the intersection with 36th Lane.
- An intersection conflict warning system that will recognize approaching traffic and illuminate the warning signs alerting motorists of approaching vehicles to the intersection on both US 50 and on CO 231 (36th Lane) will be installed.
- The stop line of CO 231 (36th Lane) at US 50 will move up to the eastbound lane of travel so the right turn lane will not impact the view of motorists trying to cross the intersection. This will also reduce the crossing distance for northbound left-turning vehicles.
- Raised islands will be installed to allow the stop line to be moved up and will improve the sight distance when crossing the intersection.
US 50 and CO 231 (36th Lane) Intersection Collision Warning System (ICWS)
US 50/36th Lane - View from above of how the ICWS works
US 50/36th Lane - View traveling north on 36th Lane approaching US 50
US 50/36th Lane - View traveling eastbound on US 50 approaching 36th Lane
Project Location Map
US 50 Business & CO 231 (36th Lane) Project Location Map
Project Benefits
- Adding the intersection conflict warning system will enhance safety by increasing sight distance to facilitate motorists crossing US 50.
- Moving the stop line at both intersections will improve sight distance when motorists are crossing the intersections
- Installation of raised islands will help improve sight distance when crossing the intersections.
Work Schedule:
- The project will begin late-September.
- Daytime work hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Nighttime work may occur when necessary.
Traffic Impacts:
- Intermittent lane closures on US 50, US 50 Business and CO 231 (36th Lane)
- Construction trucks entering and exiting the work zone
