US 50B Drainage Improvements east of Swink
Project complete
About the Project
This project consists of replacing a culvert pipe under US 50 with a concrete box culvert and also involves drainage improvement work on the south side of US 50.
Project Benefits
- Improves drainage along and under US 50
- Reduces the risk of flooding in the area
- Proactive in preventing the road surface failure
Work Schedule:
- Daytime work hours range from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Construction and traffic impacts will begin Nov 15th.
- The project is expected to last through mid-March 2024.
Traffic Impacts:
Motorists can expect the following impacts during the period of construction:
- Single Lane closures in both directions
- 1 Lane will remain open in each direction
- Traffic shifts
- Reduced speeds through the work zone
- Narrowed lanes and reduced shoulders
- Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures
Project Facts
- Construction Cost: $1.9 Million
- Contractor: Habitat Construction, LLC
- Timeline: mid-November 2023 through mid-March 2024
- Location: US 50 B
- Nearest Town/City: just east of Swink
- Mile Point(s): 374.59 to 375.28
- County: Otero