Expect Lane Shifts on US 50C as Overnight Pavement Maintenance Begins in Pueblo County

Description: Map of US Highway 50C at Baxter Road in Pueblo County. Beginning Wednesday, December 3 at 7 p.m., motorists will encounter road work at the intersection of US 50C and Baxter Road. Read the Full Press Release...

Overnight Pavement Work US 50C and Baxter Road in Pueblo County

Traffic shifts planned overnight Wednesday, Dec. 3

Pueblo County — The Colorado Department of Transportation, in cooperation with Skidabrader Group, will be performing pavement maintenance work on US Highway 50C and Baxter Road (Mile Point  7.188 to MP 7.756) in eastern Pueblo County. Traffic impacts will begin at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3 and will continue through 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4.

An alternate route to and from Baxter Road is advised.

Traffic Impacts 

Beginning Wednesday, December 3 at 7 p.m., motorists will encounter road work at the intersection of US 50C and Baxter Road. Traffic impacts will include:

• Working hours will be from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. 

• Traffic will shift to a single lane in each direction in a head-to-head configuration, guided by a flagger.

• An alternate route to and from Baxter Road is advised.

• Traffic will shift to a single lane in each direction in a head-to-head configuration, guided by a flagger.

• An alternate route to and from Baxter Road is advised.

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

• See scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures

• Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: Twitter, 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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