US 50 Culvert Replacement in Mesa & Montrose Counties

About the Project

Seven culverts in Mesa and Montrose Counties are receiving new culvert liners that have a 50-year design life. The liner allows for the trenchless rehabilitation of pipes while the pipe is still operational and in place. The liner is pulled into the existing culvert pipe using a special tool to inflate it, which eliminates any creases or damage and creates a smooth internal surface.

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $660,655.01
  • Contractor: American West
  • Timeline: April 2026 to August 2026
  • Location: I-70 and US 50 
    • Nearest Town/City: Montrose
    • Mile Point(s): MP 108 to MP 102.3
    • Counties: Mesa and Montrose

Project Benefits

  • The new technology requires less time and creates fewer impacts to the traveling public by avoiding trenching and major excavation.
  • Culvert improvements are absolutely necessary to lower the risks associated with water runoff and flooding, and to maintain safe driving conditions for motorists.

Work Schedule

To be announced.

Traffic Impacts

  • To be announced
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures