(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has partnered with SEMA Construction to start work on a new I-25 and US 50B interchange as part of the New Pueblo Freeway project. On Monday, Dec. 16, CDOT held a ceremony to break ground on the project. The new interchange is designed to enhance safety at an important junction for travelers by constructing five new bridges and introducing Pueblo's first Diverging Diamond Interchange. The new interchange will increase efficiency for traffic flow and create a safer route for travelers and should serve the needs of freight drivers, local community members, and visitors for years to come. Courtesy: Colorado Department of Transportation The project is estimated to cost $114 million and in addition to the bridges and interchange, crews will construct retaining and noise walls, reconstruct the roadway and ramps, perform embankment work, integrate safety improvements, and improve drainage and erosion control. The interchange will be located just north of the current interchange and the project is scheduled to last about 30 months and is expected to be completed in early summer of 2027. Drivers can expect the following traffic impacts: Single lane closures, ramp closures, and shoulder closures will take place within the work zone Construction hours are Monday through Friday - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Some overnight and weekend work is expected. Reduced speeds in the work zone will be in place Plan ahead and expect delays Construction schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change.  For more information about the project, click on the link at the top of the article.