This November, the new Interstate 25 and US Highway 50B interchange project will begin construction thanks to a partnership between SEMA Construction and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). This project, which will span I-25 from Mile Point 99.7 to 101.4 and US 50 from Mile Point 315.9 to 316.6, is expected to completely transform the way people commute in the area, especially in Pueblo. With five new bridge structures, retaining walls, noise barriers, and a variety of other roadway improvements aimed at improving safety and streamlining traffic flow, drivers can be ready for a completely changed experience.
Establishing a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) is a crucial component of the proposed upgrade, which should allay current concerns about the existing structure’s safety. The importance of the interchange was emphasized by CDOT Region 2 Transportation Director Shane Ferguson, who said, “The new I-25/US 50B interchange is a priority for CDOT because the current interchange poses safety concerns with many trucks on the interstate hitting the low clearance bridge or getting stuck on the interchange itself.” The DDI will “help improve traffic flow on this important freight corridor and increase safety and mobility for all road users,” he added, citing CDOT as evidence.
Phases of the construction are planned. To reduce disturbances, the plan calls for primarily off-road activity during the first year. Usually Monday through Friday, the working hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Road users should prepare for sporadic shoulder and lane closures, reduced speed limits inside work zones, and the typical delays and detours that come with major infrastructure projects. In the first phase this November and December, the authorities expect negligible traffic consequences. To be informed about the building progress and any possible travel impacts, travelers are invited to subscribe to weekly project updates.
CDOT’s website offers a thorough explanation and visual reference for anyone who are not familiar with diverging diamond interchanges. By making left-turn movements simpler, the DDI design effectively lowers the likelihood of T-bone-type collisions. In addition to existing successful DDIs in Colorado Springs at Fillmore Street and I-25 and Research Parkway and Powers Boulevard, Pueblo’s forthcoming DDI will be the first of its kind in the city.
The anticipated effects, which include single lane closures, lowered speeds, and working hours set from 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before dusk, should be noted by locals and drivers. With a completion date set for early summer 2027, the project ultimately seeks to provide a safer and more dependable transportation infrastructure for the Pueblo community, even though delays may try the patience of some drivers. Road users in Pueblo may have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming years if they keep one eye on traffic reports through COtrip.org and the other on the long-term advantages.
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