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El Paso County Calhan Highway Bridge Replacement between Funk Rd and Paint Mines Rd Girder Setting

February 20, 2024 – On Monday, February 26, 2024, El Paso County will set girders for the replacement of the bridge on Calhan Highway south of US Highway 24 between Funk Road and Paint Mines Road. This operation is expected to take one (1) business day. The entire project is expected to be completed by the…

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Construction Begins on Rex Road and Meridian Road Improvements Project

February 20, 2024 – El Paso County Department of Public Works has selected contractor Elite Surface Infrastructure, Englewood, CO, for the Rex Road and Meridian Road Improvements Project. Construction begins within the next week. The improvements consist of installing a traffic signal, improving sight distance, widening Meridian to four lanes, adding turn lanes on Rex Road…

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Traffic Advisory – Week of Feb. 5 Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project

This information is being shared on behalf of CDOT. The bolded text apply specifically to El Paso County. El Paso County, Colorado, February 2, 2024 – The Colorado Department of Transportation has scheduled a temporary full closure of the northbound South Academy Boulevard off-ramp to US 85/87 on Friday night, Feb. 9, 7 p.m. to…

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Traffic Advisory – Week of Jan. 22 Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project

El Paso County, Colorado, January 22, 2024 – On Wednesday, Jan. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a southbound US 85/87 right lane closure under the South Academy Boulevard bridge to allow crews to pothole utilities. Motorists may encounter minor delays through the area. A detour is in place for westbound travel on…

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Traffic Advisory – Week of Jan. 14 Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project

This information is being shared on behalf of CDOT. The bolded text apply specifically to El Paso County. January 12, 2024 – On Wednesday, Jan. 17 and Thursday, Jan. 18, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be northbound I-25 alternating left and right shoulder closures between Santa Fe Avenue and South Academy Boulevard to allow…

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Traffic Advisory – Week of Jan. 7 Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project

This information is being shared on behalf of CDOT. The bolded portions below apply specifically to El Paso County. January 5, 2024 —­­ On Monday, Jan. 8 through Wednesday, Jan. 10, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be a northbound I-25 left shoulder closure between Santa Fe Avenue and South Academy Boulevard to allow…

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El Paso County seeks public review and feedback on the draft Major Transportation Corridors Plan

January 04, 2023 – In 2022, El Paso County began the process of updating its Major Transportation Corridor Plan (MTCP). The previous MTCP aimed to improve roadway alignments, safety, capacity, and condition. This MTCP has built on these goals and identified future improvements, investments, and policies that will keep residents, employees, the military community, and visitors…

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Lane Closures on South Academy Boulevard to Prepare for Traffic Switch

Traffic Advisory – Week of January 1. Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project El Paso County, Colorado, January 02, 2023 – There will be overnight alternating left and right lane closures on north- and southbound South Academy Boulevard between Milton E. Proby Parkway and Fountain Creek on Wednesday, Jan. 3 through Friday, Jan. 5,…