Two new traffic switch areas on US Highway 350
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Description: Motorists can expect shoulder closures and occasional lane closures to continue on US 350 between MP 51.7 and MP 47.1 for several weeks while crews are assembling the new structures. All construction schedules are weather and resource dependent. This work is part of nine bridge structures on US 350 that are being replaced in the $43 million bridge structure replacement project. Construction is anticipated to be complete on all structures in both Plains and Mountain regions by late 2024.
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Two new traffic switch areas on US Highway 350
- Traffic will switch at Mile Point (MP) 47.1 and also at MP 51.7 to a signalized, single lane configuration at both structures
- Both traffic switches are south of Timpas
This work is part of nine bridge structures on US 350 that are being replaced in the $43 million bridge structure replacement project. Construction is anticipated to be complete on all structures in both Plains and Mountain regions by late 2024.
Region 2 Bridge Bundle Project Information
Colorado is one of the fastest growing states in the country, and with that growth comes strain on aging transportation systems that have significant consequences in the form of growing safety and mobility problems. The purpose of this project is to provide necessary improvements to 17 structures so motorists can be ensured that they are driving on more stable and up to date structures with life spans of 100 years.
The three rural highway corridors where structures are being replaced include:
- Colorado Highway (CO) 9
- US Highway 24
- US Highway 350
- Nine structures to be reconstructed between La Junta and Trinidad
- Provides a connection between Interstate 25 (I-25) and US 50 (saving many miles for freight traffic)
- Designated route for hazardous waste, gasoline, diesel and liquefied petroleum
- Major access point to the US Army’s Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site
