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Portion of Knollwood Drive Closes Saturday as Part of Highway 105A Construction Work

El Paso County, Colorado, September 7, 2023 –The El Paso County Highway 105A Construction project team will implement construction traffic control modifications this weekend and will close Knollwood, between Hwy 105 and South Park Drive, starting the evening of Saturday, Sept. 9. The traffic shift to the south side lanes between Jackson Creek Parkway and Knollwood will expand east to approximately…

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Upcoming MAMSIP Closures – South Academy Boulevard

Colorado Springs September 07, 2023 – The Colorado Department of Transportation, CDOT, will temporarily close east- and westbound South Academy Boulevard under Interstate 25, allowing northbound I-25 traffic to detour using on- and off-ramps to continue on I-25 at South Academy Boulevard as part of the MAMSIP bridge reconstruction project. I-25 bridge demolition work over South Academy Boulevard is…

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El Paso County Silverton Road Project starting on Monday, August 28

El Paso County, CO, August 24, 2023 – Starting on Monday, August 28, 2023, El Paso County will begin construction on Silverton Road between Old North Gate Road and Summit Drive. The project is expected to be completed in approximately four months, weather and resources permitting. Closure: Single lane closures may occur, but the road will be open…

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Highway 105A Construction Project—Night Work Traffic Impacts

El Paso County, Colorado, August 21, 2023 – The El Paso County Highway 105A Construction project is ongoing and motorists will experience substantial construction activity in the area. Night work starts tonight, Aug 21, 2023, and will continue through this week. Hwy 105 will remain open, but some lane restrictions will be required for this work. The traffic…

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Fontaine Blvd & Security/Widefield Blvd Intersection Improvements Project Placed on Hold Starting August 28

El Paso County, CO, Monday, August 18, 2023 – Starting on August 28, the El Paso County Department of Public Works, will place construction of the Intersection Improvements Project at Fontaine Blvd. and Security/Widefield Blvd. on indefinite hold. Installation of updated traffic signal equipment requires further furnishment of materials to complete safe connection of the equipment to the intersection and its associated railway crossing. County and Contractor staff have worked to complete Americans with…

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UPDATES: Highway 105A Construction Project Traffic Impacts

Knollwood Drive reduced to one lane each direction starts tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 9 Highway 105 traffic near Knollwood shifts to the south side of the road Thursday, Aug. 10 El Paso County, Colorado, August 08, 2023 – The El Paso County Highway 105A Construction kicked off last week. In the coming weeks and months, motorists will experience…

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Healthcare Professional Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Board of Health

El Paso County, CO, August 2, 2023– The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking one new member to serve on the El Paso County Board of Health. Applications are being accepted for “active or retired medical professional” defined as a person who works in or retired from any healthcare profession, including physicians, nurses,…

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Construction begins in August on South Academy Boulevard Widening Project

Weather and resources permitting, the South Academy Boulevard Widening Project is expected to begin on August 28. A project component of the Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Program El Paso County, CO – August 01, 2023 – El Paso County Department of Public Works and contractor SEMA Construction, Inc. will begin construction in late August on…

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El Paso County Department of Communications Receives Multiple National Awards

El Paso County, Colorado, July 28, 2023 – El Paso County has been recognized with three 2023 National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Awards. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen communication with our community. The following media projects were awarded: Superior – Connections Newsletter – El Paso County, Colorado Superior – ARPA Webpage…