Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Cracking Closes U.s. 50 Between Montrose, Gunnison

Katie Langford, Denver Post
Thu, 04/18/2024 - 6:18pm

U.S. 50 is closed between Montrose and Gunnison after state and federal transportation officials found cracking on a bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir, causing detours of up to seven hours. The Colorado Department of Transportation closed U.S. 50 between the intersection with Colo. 92 and mile point 138 on Thursday afternoon based on advice from the Federal Highway Administration and state bridge engineering experts, agency officials said in a news release. Related Articles Transportation | I-70 westbound reopens near Copper Mountain after closing due to safety concerns Transportation | U.S.

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Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Cracking Closes U.s. 50 Between Montrose, Gunnison

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