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CDOT ordered the closure of a bridge on US Highway 50 located west of Gunnison after a safety inspection revealed"cracking."CDOT closed the bridge at the urging of the Federal Highway Administration and state bridge engineering experts after a safety inspection.and Montrose was immediately shut down by the state's transportation department in both directions of travel after a safety inspection revealed cracking.
"They shut the bridge down indefinitely and it is the only road between Gunnison and Montrose and will affect travel," said Gunnison County Sheriff Adam Murdie."It's a very heavily used road, especially for emergency services, transports from the small Gunnison hospital and we have transports that go to Montrose and Grand Junction for treatment."The inspection was required because bridges around the country with similar structures have known issues, said CDOT.
The recommended detour route for through traffic is via Interstate 70 to the north or US 160 to the south. CDOT said it understands the inconvenience that this creates and is rapidly evaluating options to improve options for residents, businesses, and travelers on the Western Slope. The southern route is 331 miles and requires nearly seven hours of travel.
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