US 50 lane closures in Canon City for storm drain replacement

Travel Advisory

May 11, 2020 - Southeastern Colorado

Fremont County ― The Colorado Department of Transportation will be working with Canon City to close lanes of US 50 to remove and replace a storm drain at the intersection of CO 115. Work at the intersection will begin on Wednesday, May 13 and is scheduled to be complete June 1.

 Canon City will keep one lane of traffic in each direction open as the storm drain is replaced.

Canon City at US 550 and CO 115 on May 13

HIGHWAY TRAVEL IMPACTS 

Motorists should expect delays in the area. Traffic configuration will change as the project progresses. Traffic will be in a head-to-head configuration for much of the project. Left hand turns at the intersection will not be permitted through the duration of the installation. There will also be a 10-foot width restriction through the intersection.

CONTACT

Further questions on the project should be directed to Rosemary Records, Project Manager, Canon City at 719.276.5616.

 

REMEMBER: SLOW FOR THE CONE ZONE

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

  • Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.

  • Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.

  • Watch for workers. Drive with caution.

  • Don't change lanes unnecessarily.

  • Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.

  • Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.

  • Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.

  • Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.

  • Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.

  • Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.

  • Be patient!

COVID-19

Safe transportation infrastructure is essential for emergency first responders and freight drivers as Colorado navigates the COVID-19 pandemic. With that in mind, road maintenance and construction continues on CDOT projects with social distancing and other health safety measures to reduce COVID-19 exposure on the worksite. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced guidelines for construction activities. The public is urged to join the campaign for #DoingMyPartCO by practicing social distancing, wearing face masks, staying at home when possible, and avoiding nonessential travel. With fewer vehicles on the roads, CDOT crews will be able to work more efficiently and safely. 

WHOLE SYSTEM. WHOLE SAFETY.  

In early 2019, CDOT announced its Whole System—Whole Safety initiative to heighten safety awareness. This initiative takes a systematic, statewide approach to safety combining the benefits of CDOT’s programs that address driving behaviors, our built environment and the organization's operations. The goal is to improve the safety of Colorado’s transportation network by reducing the rate and severity of crashes and improving the safety of all transportation modes. The program has one simple mission — to get everyone home safely 

ABOUT CDOT

CDOT has approximately 3,000 employees located throughout Colorado, and manages more than 23,000 lane miles of highway and 3,429 bridges. CDOT also manages grant partnerships with a range of other agencies, including metropolitan planning organizations, local governments and airports. It also administers Bustang, the state-owned and operated interregional express service. Governor Polis has charged CDOT to further build on the state’s intermodal mobility options.