Colorado
Highway 50 closed near Rocky Ford due to flooding
OTERO COUNTY, COLORADO — Highway 50 is closed in both directions near Rocky Ford, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.
The highway is closed at mile point 366.5 at County Road 17.50, just 2 miles west of Rocky Ford. The department says to expect delays, and slower speeds are advised.
#US50 eastbound: Flooding at County Road 17.50. Slower speeds advised. Watch for water on the roadway https://t.co/G9iFLIQX4B
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) May 19, 2023
At this time, it is unclear when the highway will reopen.
This is a developing story. News5 will continue to update this article as more information becomes available.
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