Crews resume work on US 50 settlement repair project near Delta

Mesa & Delta Counties — The Colorado Department of Transportation will resume work this week along US Highway 50 for a settlement repair project. The project begins at Mile Point 47.6 on US 50, in Whitewater, and continues for more than 19 miles to MP 66.7 near Delta. Motorists should plan for single lane closures. Elam Construction of Grand Junction is the contractor for this project.

During the 2021 construction season, crews worked on full depth reclamation at multiple locations, lane level paving, top mat paving, guardrail installation and striping. Additional work was added to the original contract to complete necessary improvements on the eastern end of the project. This construction season crews will finish additional milling and hot mix asphalt top mat paving, shouldering, rumble strip installation, install remaining guardrail, and striping.

The hot mix asphalt will add approximately 10 years of life to the highway and will eliminate ruts and road damage. This will allow for a smoother and safer drive for motorists.

Other benefits of the project include installation of new guardrail that will be 31 inches high, designed to meet new safety standard requirements. The higher railing will help veering vehicles remain on the road more effectively, making the highway safer for the traveling public. The former standard height of guardrail was 27 inches.

Traffic Impacts

Motorists should plan for single lane closures Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The project has an anticipated completion date of the beginning of June.

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

• Call the project information line at: 970.878.8255
• Email the project team at: [email protected]
• Visit the project website at: https://www.codot.gov/projects/us50-delta-mesa-county-resurfacing

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

• Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org 
• Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/3DYCDOH
• Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COalerts
• See scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/3n9ZAI1
• Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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!

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