Indefinite closure of Colorado's Highway 50 Blue Mesa Bridge due to safety concerns from ongoing inspection.

Highway 50 in Gunnison and Montrose Counties, Colorado, is indefinitely closed due to safety concerns regarding the Blue Mesa Bridge. The bridge was closed after anomalies were found during an ongoing safety inspection. Crews are currently working on a local detour at Old Lake City Cutoff, which is scheduled to open once the road is clear of snow. The exact reopening date for the bridge remains uncertain.

April 18, 2024
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