CDOT Begins Culvert Replacement on US 50 North of Montrose

Traffic shift implemented to maintain flow in both directions during project

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:58pm

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An abstract, colorful photograph depicting the motion of cars on a highway, conveying the energy and flow of traffic during a construction project.CDOT's culvert replacement project on US 50 north of Montrose will keep traffic flowing with a strategic lane shift.Montrose Today

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced a culvert replacement project on US 50 north of Montrose, Colorado. The project will require a traffic shift to maintain flowing traffic in both directions for the duration of the work.

Why it matters

This section of US 50 is a critical transportation corridor for the region, connecting Montrose to other parts of northwestern Colorado. Maintaining traffic flow during the culvert replacement is important to avoid disruptions for local residents and businesses.

The details

CDOT will be replacing a culvert along US 50 north of Montrose. To facilitate the construction, a traffic shift will be implemented to keep traffic moving in both directions throughout the project.

  • The project is scheduled to begin on April 3, 2026.

The players

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)

The state transportation agency responsible for maintaining and improving Colorado's highway infrastructure.

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What’s next

Drivers should expect the traffic shift to remain in place for the duration of the culvert replacement project, which is expected to last several weeks.

The takeaway

This CDOT project highlights the importance of proactive infrastructure maintenance to keep critical transportation corridors like US 50 functioning smoothly for the local community.