US 50 Passing Lane - Gunnison County

About the Project:

The US 50 Gunnison County Passing Lane Project will reconstruct and improve safety on US 50. Safety improvements will include the construction of a passing lane along with the removal and replacement of 39 guardrail end anchors. These improvements are designed to give motorists wider roads to travel on during inclement weather, higher traffic volumes, and to prevent road erosion. The resurfacing and widening will create smoother pavement and improved driving conditions, adding chain-up areas will significantly improve safety for travelers when weather conditions suddenly change.

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Project Benefits:

• The US 50 Gunnison County Passing Lane Project will reconstruct and improve safety on US 50.
• These improvements are designed to give motorists wider roads to travel on during inclement weather, higher traffic volumes, and to prevent road erosion.
• The resurfacing and widening will create smoother pavement and improved driving conditions, adding chain-up areas will significantly improve safety for travelers when weather conditions suddenly change.

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Work Schedule:

• Construction will begin again May 1st
• Monday through Friday from 1/2 hour after sunrise to 1/2 hour before sunset
• Project is anticipated to end in early October of 2023

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Traffic Impacts:

• Eastbound and westbound intermittent single-lane, alternating traffic on US 50
• Both directions of traffic will be affected
• Reduced speed limit to 40 MPH
• Traffic impacts will be minimal until August when the asphalt paving work is set to begin
• Delays of up to 15 minutes are anticipated
• Motorists are to follow directions from flaggers on site

Work this Week & Lane Closures
Gunnison County US 50 Passing Lane;