In the U.S. state of Colorado, US 50 is a major highway crossing through the lower midsection of the state. It connects the Western Slope with the lower Front Range. The highway serves the areas of Pueblo and Grand Junction as well as many other smaller areas along its corridor.

The US 50 Middle Bridge reopened for two-way travel in mid-November so drivers will no longer need to wait for a pilot car escort when traveling between Gunnison and Montrose. Crews will return in the spring of 2025 when the weather warms up to paint both bridges.

For updated information visit the US 50 Blue Mesa Bridge closure project page.

Driving across southern Colorado on US-50 takes you through almost every landscape landlocked North America has to offer. From the geological wonderland of the Colorado River plateau, which stretches west into Utah, the route climbs up and over the 14,000-ft (4,267-m) Rocky Mountains, which form a formidable wall down the center of the state.

See US 50 Colorado Road Conditions with live webcams from CDOT. See road conditions in Pueblo west to Gunnison.

Oct 1, 2015 · With the (already limited) tourist traffic dying down and the ideal weather at this time of year, Highway 50 could be the best road trip you take this fall. Here are six spots to hit along the way. 1. Museum of the Mountain West in Montrose.

Million Dollar Highway, CO – Take a scenic drive along a classic stretch of two-lane blacktop that forms a swirling ribbon through the San Juan Mountains, the wildest and ruggedest peaks in the Colorado Rockies.

Dec 6, 2024 · Get the latest updates on the Hwy 50 bridge improvements on the official Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) information page. Learn more about the repair process, and get more details on area travel.

Jul 3, 2024 · Eastbound US 50 traffic (going towards Gunnison) will be stopped at the County Road 26 turnoff that is the current detour location. This stopping point is 0.5 mile west of the Middle Bridge.

In the U.S. state of Colorado, U.S. Route 50 is a major highway crossing through the lower midsection of the state. It connects the Western Slope with the lower Front Range and the Arkansas Valley. The highway serves the areas of Pueblo and Grand Junction as well as many other smaller areas along its corridor.