US 50 & CO 71 Intersection Improvement Project - Traffic Update April 17 to April 21

Description: Tuesday, April 18 CR 18 will be closed on the south side of US 50 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Work will consist of grading, material placement and conduit installation.


Published: 04/16/2023
Byline: SECO News

US 50 & CO 71 Intersection Improvement Project

Traffic Update April 17 to April 21

The intersection improvement project will take place on US Highway 50 at CO Highway 71/County Road 18 in Rocky Ford.

Motorists Should Plan For:

US 50 (MP 366.74 to MP 367.12) and CO 71/CR 18 (MP 16.16 to MP 16.31)

● 24/7 US 50 westbound left turn lane closure

● Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. intermittent east and westbound single lane closure on US 50

24/7 10 foot wide 100 foot long restriction and lane shift on CO 71/CR 18

• Tuesday, April 18 CR 18 will be closed on the south side of US 50 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Work will consist of grading, material placement and conduit installation.

Contact Information

For more information or to be added to the project update list, please contact us!

● Phone: 970-765-0646

Email: trafficsignalupgrades@gmail.com

Project Webpage: https://www.codot.gov/projects/us50-co71-rockyford-improvements

● Remember: Slow For The Cone

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!

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US 50 & CO 71 Intersection Improvement Project in Otero County

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