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Traffic Advisory – Week of Sept. 29 through Oct. 7

NOTE: This information is being shared on behalf of CDOT. The bold text below applies specifically to El Paso County. El Paso County, Colorado, September 29, 2023 – The Colorado Department of Transportation has scheduled temporary closures of the northbound I-25 on- and off-ramps at Mesa Ridge Parkway (mile 132) on Friday, September 29, beginning at 7 p.m. for concrete roadway paving. All lanes will reopen at 9 a.m. on Saturday.…

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New Traffic Signal at Mesa Ridge Parkway and Marksheffel Road will be fully operational Wednesday, September 27, 2023

El Paso County, Colorado, September 25, 2023 – Starting on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, the new traffic signal on Mesa Ridge Parkway and Marksheffel Road will be fully operational. El Paso County wishes to thank drivers for their cooperation while the new signal was being installed. Please see vicinity map below. For more information…

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Coordinated Election Ballots Sent to Military and Overseas Voters

September 25, 2023 – The Office of the Clerk and Recorder has sent nearly 5,300 ballots for the Coordinated Election to voters classified under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). These voters with special circumstances include military and their dependents living out of state, and voters who reside out of the country. Holding…

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Traffic Advisory for Week of September 24 – Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project

NOTE: This information is being shared on behalf of CDOT. The red text below applies specifically to El Paso County. El Paso County, Colorado, September 22, 2023 – The Colorado Department of Transportation will temporarily close the northbound I-25 off-ramp at South Academy Boulevard (mile 135) nightly on Friday and Saturday, September 29 – 30, beginning at 8 p.m. for…

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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Board of Adjustment

September 22, 2023 – The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners are seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the Board of Adjustment. Applications for the open position are due by October 6, 2023. The Board of Adjustment is currently seeking one Regular member. The Board of Adjustment hears and decides issues of variance related…

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El Paso County Treasurer’s Office to Hold First-Ever Online Tax Lien Sale on October 17, 2023

September 20, 2023 – The El Paso County Treasurer’s Office has partnered with Realauction.com to conduct the county’s first-ever online tax lien sale on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. This online format allows bidders nationwide to participate remotely, increasing exposure for available liens while eliminating travel costs. “The ability to reach more bidders remotely and decrease costs…

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Road Open at the new Ellicott Highway Bridge beginning Tuesday, September 19

El Paso County, Colorado, September 19, 2023 – Starting on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, the new bridge on Ellicott Highway north of State Highway 94 between McDaniels Road and Big Springs Road will be permanently open to traffic. El Paso County wishes to thank drivers for their cooperation while the new bridge was under construction. Vicinity map…

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Final Dates for 2023 El Paso County “Commissioners on the Road” Program

September 19, 2023 – The “Commissioners on the Road” program allows residents from all over the county to engage with the El Paso County Board of Commissioners in their respective districts. Each “Commissioners on the Road” program meeting is a traditional BoCC meeting held in one of the five commissioner districts. El Paso County Board of County…

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South Academy Boulevard Widening Project: Weekly Update: September 17-22

El Paso County, Colorado, September 15, 2023 – Drivers can anticipate an ongoing left lane closure on northbound and southbound South Academy Boulevard over Bradley Road to allow crews to perform bridge work. This left lane closure will be in place for approximately 5 months. There will also be an ongoing auxiliary lane closure…

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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Canceled for September 19, 2023

El Paso County, Colorado, September 8, 2023 – The regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) meeting for Tuesday, September 19, 2023, has been canceled. Commissioners will be representing El Paso County at the D.C. Fly-In held in Washington. They will use this opportunity to build relationships with decision-makers and policy experts and attend several…