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🚧 Traction Law in Effect on US 50 in Gunnison County, CO
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Colorado. Local transportation authorities have issued a traction law advisory for a stretch of US 50 in Gunnison County, due to current road conditions. The advisory is in effect from Marshall Pass Road to County Road 228, covering Mile Point 190 to Mile Point 205. Motorists with passenger vehicles are required to have either mud or snow tires, or to use chains or alternative traction devices. Additionally, vehicles must be equipped with four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive capabilities. Drivers traveling through this area should ensure their vehicles are prepared for these conditions to maintain safety and compliance with the law.
CDOT brings in crews, more resources to help with US 50 bridge inspection
GUNNISON COUNTY, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) said on Friday it's bringing in a private sector construction contractor to help repair the U.S. 50 bridge between Gunnison and Montrose that has been closed since April 18 due to safety concerns. CDOT closed the bridge when crews...
🚨 Chain Law Lifted on US 50 in Gunnison County, CO – Update
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Colorado. Good news for commercial vehicle operators on US 50 in Gunnison County, Colorado. The chain law requirements have been lifted on the stretch between County Road 888 and County Road 228, covering from Mile Point 190 to Mile Point 205 in Garfield. This update should facilitate smoother travel for commercial traffic in the area and is indicative of improving road conditions. Drivers are still advised to proceed with caution as road conditions can change.
High-mountain unpaved road provides partial solution to 354-mile detour in Colorado
A partial solution has been found for a massive six-hour 354-mile detour that's in place for those traveling between Montrose and Gunnison due to a cracked bridge along US Highway 50. According to the Gunnison County Sheriff's Office, County Road 26 will be open twice a day as of April 22 for critical local travel. The travel along this route will be managed through the use of pilot vehicles, which will be used to lead passenger vehicles along the road. ...
🚧 Traction Law Lifted on US 50 Between County Roads 888 and 228, Garfield
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Colorado. Local motorists are advised that the previous traction law requirement has been lifted for all passenger vehicles traveling between County Road 888 and County Road 228 in Garfield, spanning from Mile Point 190 to Mile Point 205 along US 50. Gunnison County travelers can now navigate this stretch without the previously mandated traction devices. Motorists are nonetheless encouraged to drive with caution and remain aware of changing road conditions.
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