CDOT to close eastbound and westbound US 50B at the I-25/US 50B Interchange

CDOT to close eastbound and westbound US 50B at the I-25/US 50B Interchange Sept. 8, 2025 - Southeastern Colorado - US 50B will be closed in one direction at a time over two weekends in mid-September https://www.codot.gov/news/2025/september/eastbound-westbound-us50b-i25-close-midseptember https://www.codot.gov/@@site-logo/siteLogo.png

Travel Advisory

Sept. 8, 2025 - Southeastern Colorado - US 50B will be closed in one direction at a time over two weekends in mid-September

Pueblo - Motorists can expect two weekend closures of US Highway 50B as the Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor partner, SEMA Construction, improve drainage by installing new pipes beneath US 50B as part of the Interstate 25 and US 50B Interchange project. US 50B will be closed in one direction at a time between I-25 and Hudson Avenue/Bonforte Boulevard, starting with eastbound US 50B this weekend. These closures are necessary for the safety of the traveling public.

Traffic Impacts

Eastbound US 50B closure from I-25 to Hudson Avenue/Bonforte Boulevard

• Starting at 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 12, through 7 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 14, motorists can expect a full closure of eastbound US 50B from I-25 to Hudson Avenue/Bonforte Boulevard for drainage installation. There will be no access to eastbound US 50B from southbound or northbound I-25 at the interchange. A detour will be in place:
  • Northbound I-25 to US 50B detour: US 50B/CO 47 off-ramp and travel east on CO 47 (Exit 101) to access US 50
  • Southbound I-25 to US 50B detour: Use off-ramp to City Center Drive (Exit 98B), travel east on City Center Drive, north on Chester Avenue and travel east on East 4th Street (CO 96) to access US 50

Northbound I-25 to US 50B Detour: US 50B/CO 47 off-ramp and travel east on CO 47 (Exit 101) to access US 50. Southbound I-25 to US 50B Detour: Use off-ramp to City Center Drive (Exit 98B), travel east on City Center Drive, north on Chester Avenue and travel east on East 4th Street (CO 96) to access US 50.

Traffic Impacts (continued)

Westbound US 50B closure from I-25 to Hudson Avenue/Bonforte Boulevard

• Starting at 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19, through 7 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 21, motorists can expect a full closure of westbound US 50B from Hudson Avenue/Bonforte Boulevard to I-25 for drainage installation. There will be no access to southbound or northbound I-25 from westbound US 50B at the interchange. A detour will be in place:
  • US 50B to northbound I-25 detour: Travel northeast on Bonforte Boulevard, north on Jerry Murphy Road and west on CO 47 to access northbound I-25
  • US 50B to southbound I-25 detour: Use off-ramp to City Center Drive (Exit 98B), travel east on City Center Drive, north on Chester Avenue and travel east on East 4th Street (CO 96) to access US 50

US 50B to Northbound I-25 Detour: Travel northeast on Bonforte Boulevard, north on Jerry Murphy Road and west on CO 47 to access northbound I-25 US 50B to Southbound I-25 Detour: Travel south on Hudson Avenue, West on 4th Street (CO 96), north on Santa Fe Avenue and east on 13th Street (Exit 99B) to access southbound I-25

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

• Call the project information line at 719-283-6855
• Email the project team at: [email protected]
• Visit the project website at: codot.gov/projects/us50i25interchange

Work on the $114 million I-25/US 50B Interchange project began in December 2024. During construction, crews will build five new bridge structures, retaining and noise walls, roadway and ramp reconstruction, embankment, safety improvements, drainage and erosion control. Once complete, the interchange will be located just north of the current interchange and will operate as a diverging diamond interchange to improve drivability and provide safer driving conditions for motorists. The project is scheduled for completion in early summer 2027.

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to "know before you go." Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

• Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
• Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp
• Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
• Check scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
• Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

• Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
• Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
• Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
• Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
• Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
• Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
• Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
• Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
• Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
• Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
• Be patient!

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