The Colorado Department of Transportation will return to work on the U.S. Highway 550 bridge at Hermosa Creek north of Durango from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday.
On Monday, repairs to the bridge will include removal and replacement of asphalt, bridge deck repairs and bridge joint repairs. Work on the Hermosa Creek structure is now expected to be completed in six to eight weeks.
An active American dipper nest, protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act was found on the bridge structure May 5. All construction activity was suspended until it was confirmed by wildlife biologists that the young birds fledged and the nest became unoccupied.
Drivers can expect traffic impacts, including one lane traffic, a temporary traffic signal, reduced speeds of 40 mph and lane width restricted to 10 feet. Traffic fines will be doubled in the work zone.
Final pavement markings are scheduled to be painted Monday on the U.S. 160/550 high bridge over the Animas River between Bodo Park and Walmart. This work is expected to take one day to complete. Drivers can expect lane closures and lane shifts while this work is being completed.
For more information, call 840-8517, email R5BridgeRehab@yahoo.com or visit www.codot.gov/projects/southwestern-colorado-bridge-maintenance.
