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GUNNISON, Colo. (KKCO) - It has been a trying time for the people of Montrose and Gunnison counties since the US 50 Bridge was closed on April 18th. This closure has disrupted the daily life for many. It has created a barrier separating people from their jobs, medical services, business opportunities, and friends and family.

Jerry Chonka, a Gunnison resident told us, “It’s kind of a hassle. But we’ve dealt with down in the little blue for three and a half years. So it’s another day, just another impediment to where I need to go.

Similarly, Hazel Bryant, another Gunnison resident said, “It gets tiring. Especially when you want to go home; It took us three hours to get to Montrose this morning... it’s just ridiculous.”

Senator John Hickenlooper addressed the concerns of the community members and how they have been dealing with the closure. “...We caught it this time. There. Nobody died on this bridge and did not fall down. And it is a horrible inconvenience”

CDOT anticipates a partial reopening of the bridge around July 4th.