US 550 Intersections (South to North)

Project complete
Project Facts
  • Cost: $1.2 Million
  • Contractor: United Companies
  • Timeline: Late October through April 2020
  • Location: Various locations (at more than 40 intersections) throughout Montrose and Olathe. Ramp locations in Montrose are along US 50A from MP 91.72 and 94.10; CO 90B from MP 88.68 and 89.78; and US 550 from MP 126.4 and 129.89. Ramps in Olathe are located along CO 348 from MP 16.10 and 16.74.

Project Overview

The project involved ADA ramp replacement in various locations (at more than 40 intersections) throughout Montrose and Olathe. Ramp locations in Montrose are along US 50A from MP 91.72 and 94.10; CO 90B from MP 88.68 and 89.78; and US 550 from MP 126.4 and 129.89. Ramps in Olathe are located along CO 348 from MP 16.10 and 16.74.

The project brought existing curb ramps into compliance with PROWAG* requirements. The work has improved curb ramps, sections of adjacent sidewalks, curbs and gutters.

*Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines. The Access Board is an independent federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards.  Created in 1973 to ensure access to federally funded facilities, the Board is now a leading source of information on accessible design.

*Americans with Disabilities Act


Traffic Impacts

No further traffic impacts


Project Locations

Intersections were completed in this approximate order (NOTE - not all corners of each intersection were upgraded)

CO 348 Intersections (West to East)

Completed (Minor finish work in spring 2020)

CO 348 (5th Street) at Aspen Dr.
CO 348 (5th Street) at Church Ave.
CO 348 (5th Street) at Horton Ave.
CO 348 (5th Street) at Corey Ave.
CO 348 (5th Street) at Allison Ave.

US 50 Intersections (West to East)

Completed (Minor finish work in spring 2020)

US 50 (Townsend) at Airport Rd.
US 50 (San Juan Ave.) at 6450 Rd.
US 50 (San Juan Ave.) at 7th St.
US 50 (San Juan Ave.) at 6530 Rd.

Below are underway or finishing up, as of January 13

US 50 (San Juan Ave.) at 2nd St.

US 50 (San Juan Ave.) at 1st St.
US 50 (San Juan Ave.) at Main St.
US 50 (Main St.) at Rose Ln.
US 50 (Main St.) at Hillcrest Plaza Way
US 50 (Main St.) at Hillcrest Dr.

CO 90 Intersections (West to East)

All CO 90 below are underway now or will be underway soon, as of January 13

CO 90 (Spring Creek Rd.) at 6375 Rd.
CO 90 (Spring Creek Rd.) at Bristlecone Dr.
CO 90 (Main Street) at Maple Ave.
CO 90 (Main Street) at Willerup Ave.
CO 90 (Main Street) at Grand Ave.
CO 90 (Main Street) at Rio Grande Ave.
CO 90 (Main Street) at Selig Ave.

US 550 Intersections (South to North)

Likely activity beginning at the first six intersections (through Church) the week of January 20th.

US 550 (Townsend) at Rio Grande Ave.
US 550 (Townsend) at Hawk Pkwy.
US 550 (Townsend) at Ogden Rd.
US 550 (Townsend) at Oak Grove Rd.
US 550 (Townsend) at Encanto Pl.
US 550 (Townsend) at Church St.
US 550 (Townsend) at Montrose Dr.
US 550 (Townsend) at Poplar Dr.
US 550 (Townsend) at Niagra Rd.
US 550 (Townsend) at S. 12th St.
US 550 (Townsend) at Spruce Dr.
US 550 (Townsend) at S. 10th St.
US 550 (Townsend) at S. 9th St.
US 550 (Townsend) at S. 8th St.
US 550 (Townsend) at S. 7th St.
US 550 (Townsend) at S. 6th St.
US 550 (Townsend) at S. 5th St.
US 550 (Townsend) at S. 3rd St.
US 550 (Townsend) at S. 1st St.
US 550 (Townsend) at Main St.
US 550 (Townsend) at N. 1st St.
US 550 (Townsend) at N. 2nd St.
US 550 (Townsend) at N. 3rd St.
US 550 (Townsend) at N. 4th St.
US 550 (Townsend) at N. 5th St.
US 550 (Townsend) at N. 7th St.
US 550 (Townsend) at N. 8th St.
US 550 (Townsend) at N. 9th St.

CO 348 Olathe ADA from Aspen to Allison

CO 90B ADA Location

US 50 Montrose ADA Location

US 550 ADA Ramp Location