Blue Mesa Bridge Project News &amp; Updates

CDOT continuing to assess bridge damage, next steps on US 50 west of Gunnison

April 19, 2024 - Northwestern Colorado - Hotline, email address set up for community questions

CDOT announces US 50 Blue Mesa bridge repair plan

May 22, 2024 - Northwestern Colorado - Key goal is safely allowing limited traffic on bridge by July 4

CDOT makes substantial progress ahead of US 50 Blue Mesa Middle Bridge limited opening

June 27, 2024 - Northwestern Colorado - Lane closures planned for the Lake Fork Bridge this weekend

US 50 bridge closed west of Gunnison due to safety concerns

April 18, 2024 - Northwest Colorado - Closure immediately put into place on the afternoon of Thursday, April 18 due to cracking

Expanded travel times begin Friday, May 3 for County Road 26 local access route

May 1, 2024 - Northwestern Colorado - Lake City Cutoff will be open four times a day in each direction; road improvements will continue

Significant additional resources in place as US 50 bridge inspection continues

April 26, 2024 - Northwestern Colorado - Crews are making additional progress and watching for effects of incoming weather

County Road 26 to open Monday for local, critical trips

April 21, 2024 - On Monday, April 22, pilot cars will lead passenger vehicles through the detour two times a day in each direction.

CDOT receives approval for repair strategy on US 50 bridge near Gunnison

April 20, 2024 - Northwest Colorado - Closure remains in place for US 50 bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir

CDOT devoting all available resources to US 50 bridge

April 22, 2024 - Northwestern Colorado - Experts working on continued bridge inspection as first day of local travel alternatives works successfully

CDOT and local partners host virtual public meeting for affected communities for US 50 Blue Mesa bridge closure

April 24, 2024 - Northwestern Colorado - Starting Wednesday, County Road 26 opening times shifted by 30 minutes