US 50 Median Cable Rail near Penrose

Project Facts

  • Cost: $1.8 Million
  • Contractor: Siete, Inc.
  • Timeline: April - October, 2021
  • Location: A seven mile stretch of US 50 from MP 284.50 to MP 291 near the town of Penrose in Fremont County.

US 50 Cable Rail project work zone

US 50 Median Cable Rail Project work zone

Project Complete!

This state funded project began on April 26 and was complete on October 19. It entailed installing sections of cable rail barrier along a seven-mile stretch of US 50 near the town of Penrose in Fremont County. The project was designed to increase driver safety by preventing cross-median crashes.

Cable rail is comprised of wires that absorb kinetic energy when hit by a vehicle. The rail flexes on contact, redirecting the vehicle along the median and thereby preventing it from entering opposing traffic lanes. It is also faster and less expensive to replace than concrete barrier.

Other work performed included installing a mow strip, regrading and seeding disturbed areas, installing delineation, and making erosion control, drainage and safety improvements.

Wide view of a section of newly installed tension cable rail along US 50 just west of Penrose in Fremont County.
Wide view of a section of newly installed tension cable rail along US 50 just west of Penrose in Fremont County.