

At the southern end of the project, US 350 will be closed at MP 60.
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Construction of these three structures will last approximately three months.ĭuring the full closure of US 350, at Mile Point 56 near Timpas, motorists should detour at the northern end of the project at La Junta and use Colorado Highway 10 to Walsenburg. In late October through November 2022, crews will require a 21-day, full closure of US 350 with a detour in place for the bridge replacements. Preventing and minimizing potential shipping/supply chain delays as well as shorter periods of lane closures and detours all lessen the total impacts to the traveling public.ĭuring structure construction, motorists can expect to see flagging operations as needed on US 350. Aluminum box culverts were selected for the project over concrete box culverts as they can be fabricated in a shorter timeframe, are light weight and are able to be fully assembled on the roadway shoulder and lifted into place once the existing bridge is removed. 19, assembly of the structures will begin at the project site. Highway 350 near Timpas at mile points 56.5, 57.1 and 57.5 as part of the Region 2 Bridge Bundle project.īeginning the week of Sept. Otero County – The Colorado Department of Transportation, and its contracting partner CapitalTezak Joint Venture, will begin replacement of three structures on U.S.
