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Ground breaks on diverging diamond project at I-25 and the Belmont interchange in Pueblo

CDOT breaking ground on future Highway 50 interchange
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PUEBLO — Another big construction project in our community is moving forward. Monday, there was a ground breaking ceremony on the I-25 and Highway 50B (Belmont) interchange project in Pueblo.

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Major roadwork on Highway 50 and I-25 for new 'Diverging Diamond'

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) says this part of the New Pueblo Freeway Project. This project will improve safety along a busy road by creating a diverging diamond.

"You know, we all we all fear change," said Amber Shipley with CDOT. "We're resistant to change, but the divergent diamond is a proven safety measure in highway development."

CDOT also says this project is an important part of their 10-year plan, and will improve safety for the Pueblo community by creating a more reliable and effective route for travelers.

The project won't be complete until 2027. For more information about the New Pueblo Freeway project, visit CDOT's website.

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This southeast Colorado reservoir completely dried out, taking away one of the best recreation spots

All that’s left of the Two Buttes Reservoir is a scattering of lifeless buoys, a rusty lawn chair, empty beer cans, and a number of fishing lures that have fallen into the water over the years.

This southeast Colorado reservoir completely dried out, taking away one of the best recreation spots

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