US 50 Delta Resurfacing

About the Project

The project is along US Highway 50 in Delta. Paving work will take place from three miles north of Delta, Mile Point 68.5, to the US 50 and B Road intersection, MP 77. The downtown core of the City of Delta, MP 70.90 to MP 72, will not be impacted by the construction project.

Additional work includes:

  • Guardrail replacement
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramp reconstruction
  • Minor improvements and safety enhancements on the bridges over the Gunnison River

Work this Week & Lane Closures for US 50 Delta Resurfacing

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $7.5 million
  • Contractor: United Companies
  • Timeline: April 2026 to July 2026
  • Location: US 50 
    • Nearest Town/City: Delta
    • Mile Point(s): MP 68.5 to MP 77
    • County: Delta

Project Benefits

  • The ADA ramp construction ensures that:
    • The ramp meets all current standards and requirements
    • Provides for pedestrian safety
    • Enhances and maintains accessibility on ramps and in crosswalks
  • Improved highway surface and drivability

Work Schedule

Different from the traffic impacts, this should be the general working hours and schedule of the project. Example:

  • Work will last for 360 working days or approximately 18 months
  • Working hours are 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset, Monday to Friday
  • Some overnight and weekend work is expected

Traffic Impacts

Motorists can expect the following impacts during the period of construction:

  • Lane closures in both directions of <location>
  • Traffic shifts on <location>
  • Reduced speeds through the work zone
  • Narrowed lanes and reduced shoulders
  • Detour routes will be in place during certain work activities with approximately seven minutes and 10 miles added to travel times
  • Width restrictions
  • Signs will be posted to alert motorists to the closures and available detour routes
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures