Full closure of CO 115 on-ramp to eastbound US 50 begins June 5

Fremont County — Starting Wednesday, June 5, the Colorado Department of Transportation will close the Colorado Highway 115 on-ramp to eastbound US Highway 50 in Penrose. Detour signage will be posted to route motorists to CO 120 to access eastbound US 50. Other detour routes do exist. The closure will be in place 24/7 until further notice during construction of the southeast portion of the new roundabout.

Traffic Impacts & Detour Route

• Starting on Wednesday, June 5, the CO 115 on ramp to eastbound US 50 will be closed, with detour routes in place
• The recommended detour route is to take CO 115 to CO 120, then head east to access eastbound US 50
• Please refer to the map below for route details
• The detour route will add approximately 10 miles and 7 minutes to travel times, depending on time of day
• Other detour routes do exist
• The closure will be in place 24/7 until further notice
• Signs and construction devices will be present to alert motorists to the ramp closure and detour routes

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

• Call the project information line at 719-507-9083
• Email the project team at: [email protected]
• Visit the project website at: https://www.codot.gov/projects/us50co115roundabout

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/COtripapp
• Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
• See scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
• 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!

Download the COtrip App!

The new free COtrip Planner mobile app was designed to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip Planner app provides statewide, real-time traffic information, and works on mobile devices that operate on the iOS and Android platforms. Visit the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the Apple Store (iOS devices) to download!