The US 50 bridge near Dillon Pinnacles crossing the Blue Mesa Reservoir is closed due to safety concerns following an ongoing inspection that revealed anomalies. The closure, located between Gunnison and Montrose, will significantly impact commuters, with recommended detour routes via Interstate 70 to the north or US 160 to the south. CDOT is evaluating options to improve travel for residents, businesses, and travelers on the western slope and advises using COtrip for road conditions and travel information.
The Sherman Minton bridge in both east and westbound directions is closed until further notice due to the need for immediate inspection and possible repair of a component on the main span during scheduled deck pour operations. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes such as I-265 and I-65, and regional traffic signs and variable message boards will be posted to notify drivers of the closure and alternate route. Additional updates will be provided as they become available.
The destructive pallet yard fire in downtown Los Angeles has led to the indefinite closure of the I-10 Freeway, causing major traffic disruptions. Los Angeles city leaders are working on a three-pronged approach to address the issue, including providing alternate routes, reopening the road as quickly as possible, and prioritizing safety. Commuters have been advised to expect delays and are encouraged to use public transit, particularly the Metro rail system. The Los Angeles Unified School District expects significant impacts on schools in the area but will remain open. Metrolink will expand services on its San Bernardino Line, and drivers are advised to use surrounding freeways as alternate routes. Traffic officers will be stationed near impacted schools during peak hours.
Northbound lanes of Interstate 77 near Clanton Road in Charlotte were closed due to a shooting investigation, causing traffic backups and prompting motorists to seek alternate routes. The highway reopened after two hours, and a shooting victim with initially life-threatening injuries was later classified as non-life threatening. No arrests have been made, and further information has yet to be released.
The closure of the NY Thruway southbound in eastern Rockland and the Cuomo/Tappan Zee Bridge on Saturday is expected to cause traffic chaos and delays. The closure is necessary to repair the South Broadway overpass that was struck by an over-height truck. Motorists are advised to stay away from local roads and plan alternate routes, as the closure will divert traffic to the Bear Mountain Bridge and the George Washington Bridge, both of which are expected to be heavily congested. The closure will begin Friday night and last until the repairs are completed.
The intersection of Rt. 31 and Rt. 19 in Sweden, New York, has reopened after being closed for investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office following a crash. Motorists were advised to use alternate routes during the closure.
The Arizona Department of Transportation has announced several closures and restrictions for Phoenix-area freeways this weekend, including stretches of interstates 17 and 10, the U.S. 60, and loops 202 and 303. Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes, allow for extra time, and be cautious in work zones. Closure details and alternate routes are provided for each affected area.
The Sherman Minton Bridge in Louisville, Kentucky, has been completely shut down in both directions on both the top and bottom deck due to the immediate repair needed on a component of the bridge deck. The closure will remain in effect until the repair is made, and drivers are advised to take alternate routes and designated detours. The suggested route is I-265 and I-65.
The Sherman Minton Bridge in Louisville, Kentucky, is closed in both directions until further notice due to immediate repairs needed on the bridge. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and find alternate routes.
The Sherman Minton Bridge, which connects Louisville, KY and New Albany, IN, has been closed in both directions due to the immediate need for repair on a component of the bridge deck. The closure will remain in effect until the repair is made. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes, with I-265 and I-65 being suggested as the alternate route. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Northbound lanes of I-35 near Round Rock were shut down following a traffic fatality, and the northbound I-35 frontage road by IKEA would be closed. Drivers should seek alternate routes as traffic is diverting to the frontage road at Westinghouse Road.
A woman pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in San Jose, California, and has been taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The San Jose Police Department has asked drivers to avoid the area of 11th Street and East Santa Clara Street due to road closures and to use alternate routes.
