Travellers should be aware of several road construction projects on Highways 285 and 50.

An intersection improvement project is underway at the US 285/Colorado 9 intersection on the southside of Fairplay. The project involves road widening to accommodate additional traffic lanes, new signals and sidewalks. The project also is replacing the obsolete Middle Fork bridge on 285, just south of the intersection. One lane alternating traffic can be expected with delays of up to 10 minutes.    

Also, road work continues on Highway 50 just east of Maysville. Construction includes shoulder work, pavement widening and lane reconfiguration. A construction project continues on Highway 24 between Florissant and Divide. Expect 15-minute delays with one-lane alternating traffic.

Delays and closures continue on Highway 50 through Little Blue Creek Canyon between Gunnison and Montrose. For a closure schedule, go to us50info.com.

And be aware that the Colorado Department of Transportation has begun striping operations on Highways 50 and 24.

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Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.

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