US 50 Purcell Interchange
About the Project
The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin construction July 28 on the new interchange at US Highway 50 and Purcell Boulevard in Pueblo West. The first phase of the project is lengthening the third westbound travel lane of US 50 between Pueblo Blvd. and Purcell Blvd. Additional improvements such as sidewalks, curbs and gutter are part of the project design.
These improvements will significantly increase safety on a roadway that carries a high volume of traffic, reduce commuting times for area residents, and allow pedestrians to safely navigate the intersection.
Project Facts
- Cost: $33 Million
- Contractor: Kirkland Construction
- Timeline: Late July 2020 through Fall 2022
- Location: US 50 Between Pueblo Boulevard and Purcell Boulevard
- City: Pueblo
- Mile Points: 311.78 to 307.28, Pueblo County
Proposed Work Schedule
- Normal working hours are from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday – Friday
- Work during overnight hours can be expected during some phases of the project.
Traffic Impacts
- Left and right shoulder closures on eastbound and westbound US 50 from Purcell Boulevard to Pueblo Boulevard will remain in place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- There will no longer be shoulder closures eastbound and westbound US 50 from Purcell Boulevard to Pueblo Boulevard on Saturday or Sunday.
- Various lanes northbound and southbound Purcell Boulevard between Spaulding Avenue and Industrial Boulevard will be closed Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. with flagging operations in that area.
- Motorists could experience minor delays.
