US Hwy 50 Bridge Closure
US Hwy 50 Bridge Closure – Lake City Visitor Information
Updated October 15, 2024
CDOT is pleased to announce significant progress on major structural repairs on the US 50 Middle Bridge. This has allowed the bridge to open in a single-lane configuration to all legal loads effective Wednesday, Oct. 16, for 24 hours a day, seven days a week with pilot operations. Final construction activities will continue during overnight hours, from 11:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., and late-night travelers can expect longer wait times, similar to what they have been encountering at the Lake Fork Bridge. The remaining construction activity will prepare the bridge for normal, two-way traffic, with both lanes open, ahead of winter.
Opening the bridge to all vehicles brings an end to pilot car operations on County Road 26. This road remains open for travel and can continue to be used as a local alternate route as long as weather conditions allow.
Resources for Information, Updates, and Questions:
- CDOT US 50 Bridge Website
- CDOT US 50 Bridge Facebook
- Lake City / Hinsdale County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center: 970-944-2527
