GUNNISON COUNTY, Colo. — The bridge that crosses Blue Mesa Reservoir reopened Wednesday morning with a limited capacity, ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) said. Members of CDOT’s team greeted the first drivers waiting to cross the US 50 Middle Bridge and provided refreshments and cookies to those lined up at the closure points as a show of appreciation.
The bridge has been closed to all vehicles since April after inspections showed "cracking," leading to safety concerns. It officially reponed at 6:30 a.m.
Wednesday after the first phase of repairs was completed. That means emergency vehicles and smaller vehicles can cross over the bridge. Related Articles Some students forced to take boat to school as bridge remains closed CDOT announces plan to repair sections of U.
S. 50 over Blue Mesa Reservoir For those wishing to view the fireworks in Gunnison on July 4, the bridge will remain open until midnight in a pilot car configuration. County Road 26 will remain open and maintained as a detour, and Kebler Pass is now open as well, as a seasonal route.
Credit: CDOT Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge opened to limited traffic early Wednesday. It had been closed since April due to safety concerns. Through July 7, one lane will be open on the bridge, and pilot cars, at slow speeds, will lead single-direction traffic between 6:30 a.
m. and 6:30 p.m.
The only exception is the extended hours on July 4. Beginning July 8, the bridge will be ope.
