The U.S. 50 bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir, a key connecting route in western Colorado, is scheduled to re-open for all traffic starting Oct. 16, state transportation officials announced Friday. Related Articles Colorado News | Denver’s 16th Street Mall shuttles are about to resume — at least partially Colorado News | I-70 reopens in both directions near Idaho Springs after rock scaling closure Colorado News | Interstate 25 reopens in both directions near Lone Tree after “police activity” Colorado News | DIA opens 14 “ground-boarding” gates Colorado News | Ballot Issue 7A would allow the Regional Transportation District to keep tax money A single lane on the bridge will open 24 hours a day.