Travelers and emergency services will soon benefit from a temporary reopening of the Highway 50 bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir. Here are the key details:
Reopening Schedule:
- Starts: 6:30 AM on Wednesday, July 4th
- Ends: 12 hours daily through the holiday weekend
Eligible Vehicles:
- Passenger cars
- Pickup trucks
- Vans
- Motorcycles
- Emergency vehicles
Restrictions:
- Heavier vehicles, including campers, RVs, trucks pulling trailers, semis, and buses, must use the County Road 26 detour.
Post-Holiday Schedule:
- Starting Monday, July 8th: The bridge will open only twice daily as repair work continues.
Background:
- The bridge was closed in April after federal highway officials urged its shutdown due to a crack found during an inspection.
