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US 50 Culvert Repairs Begin Dec. 8 in Cañon City; CDOT Announces Lane Closures Through March


Description: Map of US Highway 50 through Cañon City with project work zone identified: Project Start 15th Street, Project End Justice Center Road. CDOT will start culvert repair work along a two-mile stretch of US 50 in Cañon City on Dec. 8, with single-lane alternating traffic, shoulder closures, and potential delays through March. Drivers are urged to plan ahead and follow work-zone safety guidelines.

US 50 Culvert repairs set to begin on Dec. 8

Various culvert repairs to occur in Cañon City

Fremont County — The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin a culvert repair project on Dec. 8 along US Highway 50 in Cañon City. Work will take place just east of downtown on a two-mile stretch of highway from 15th Street to Justice Center Road, mile points 279.33 to 281.65. The project is expected to be completed by the end of March. Insituform Technologies, LLC, is the contractor for this $1.45 million project.

The work will include relining and rehabilitating the existing culverts. The culverts are located under US 50 and carry storm and irrigation drainage under the roadway. Culvert improvements and replacements make necessary enhancements to accommodate higher accumulations of rainfall and lower the risks associated with such instances as flooding, thereby maintaining safe driving conditions.

Traffic Impacts 

Beginning December 8, motorists will encounter road work on US 50 through Cañon City from 15th Street to Justice Center Road. Traffic impacts will include:

  • Daytime work hours range from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.

  • Vehicles will be reduced to a single-lane, alternating traffic intermittently in either direction, throughout the duration of the project.

  • Various shoulder closures will take place during the project.

  • Lane closures, guided by flaggers, could result in short delays.

Project Information 

For additional information about this project:

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:

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!