Rockfall mitigation work US 50 between Texas Creek and Parkdale

Travel Advisory

Fremont County - The Colorado Department of Transportation will perform rockfall mitigation work between Texas Creek and Parkdale the weeks Sept. 15 and Sept. 22. US 50 will will open to traffic intermittently and traffic will alternate in a single lane, guided by flaggers.

Traffic Impacts

For the weeks of Sept. 15 and Sept. 22, motorists will encounter rockfall mitigation work on US 50 between MP 257 and MP 262 in Fremont County:

• Working hours will be from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday
• Roads will be opened to traffic intermittently
• Traffic will alternate in one lane, guided by flaggers
• Delays of up to 30 minutes are expected

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!

Download the COtrip App!

The new free COtrip Planner mobile app was designed to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip Planner app provides statewide, real-time traffic information, and works on mobile devices that operate on the iOS and Android platforms. Visit the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the Apple Store (iOS devices) to download!