April 21, 2026 – As winter weather recedes and construction season begins, the El Paso County Department of Public Works is encouraging residents to use its online “Cone Zone Map” to stay informed about roadway projects and permitted work that may affect travel.
Spring and summer are the busiest months for paving, preservation, drainage improvements, and other capital projects across the county. While this work can create temporary delays, these improvements are essential to maintaining safe, reliable roads and extending the life of public infrastructure.
El Paso County maintains more than 2,400 lane miles of paved roads and uses a Pavement Condition Index (PCI), a scale from 1 to 100, to measure the overall health of the roadway network. Through a strategic focus on preservation, the County works to improve roadway conditions each year and make cost-effective investments that extend the life of existing roads. Every $1 spent on maintenance today can save $6 to $10 in future reconstruction costs.
“Construction season is when we address winter damage, complete planned paving work, and advance long-term infrastructure improvements,” said Joshua Palmer, El Paso County Engineer. “Guided by our strategic planning and data-driven approach to measuring road conditions, the Cone Zone Map gives residents a clear picture of where County-led projects and permitted work are occurring so they can plan ahead and better understand the work taking place in their community.”
The Cone Zone Map provides a GIS-based view of:
- Active El Paso County Department of Public Works construction projects
- Active permits issued by the County for work occurring in the public right-of-way that may impact traffic
- Planned, current, and previous years’ paving, preservation, and capital improvement projects and studies
The map is updated as projects and permits move into active construction phases and is intended to help residents anticipate traffic impacts and plan routes accordingly. It complements project-specific notifications and other public outreach efforts.
Residents are encouraged to check the Cone Zone Map throughout construction season to stay informed about roadway activity in their area.
To view the Cone Zone Map, visit: https://epcdpw.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/972b351cd72f4343892e0f3944556117
El Paso County thanks residents for their patience and cooperation as crews work to maintain and improve the county’s roadway network throughout the construction season.
For more information and questions:
Website: www.elpasoco.com
Email: dotweb@elpasoco.com
Watch the video: https://vimeo.com/1185303970/6d3704c495?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci