According to a press release from the City of Salida, construction on the US-50 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project, also known as the Poncha Trunk Line Project, is ahead of schedule and is advancing into a new phase as work nears completion in Poncha Springs and shifts toward Salida.
Final sewer connections in Poncha Springs are expected to be completed by the end of August. As this work wraps up, contractor, Miller Pipeline, will begin moving equipment to the lower end of the project near the intersection of Scott Street and Old Stage Road, at the entrance to the Two Rivers commercial area.
Construction will then proceed westward along the corridor, resulting in temporary closures of Oak Street and Old Stage Road. Detours will be in place, routing traffic through Illinois Avenue. These traffic pattern changes are expected to begin in early September and will be adjusted as work progresses.
The US-50 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project is a major infrastructure investment that will replace and upsize approximately 4.4 miles of existing sewer main between Salida and Poncha Springs. The project is designed to increase wastewater system capacity, improve long-term reliability, and support future growth throughout the regional service area.
Residents and businesses should expect temporary traffic impacts, including lane shifts and detours, while access to properties will be maintained whenever possible.
The City of Salida appreciates the public’s patience as this important infrastructure improvement moves forward and will continue providing updates as construction progresses.
