July 22, 2026 – El Paso County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is providing the following road and construction updates for the week. Construction on the Pedestrian Intersection Safety Improvements Project, along Grand Valley Dr at Sunrise Elementary, is planned to begin the week of August 3, 2026 Starting the week of August 3rd, 2026,…
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El Paso County, Colorado, July 21, 2026 – The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners today approved a resolution authorizing the temporary use of the County’s Self-Insurance Fund to resolve disputed grant audit costs on behalf of the Pikes Peak Workforce Center after actions by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) began…
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July 17, 2026 – Beginning Monday, July 20, at 8 a.m., Beacon Lite Road will be fully closed to through traffic in both directions between Palmer Divide Road and Wakonda Way as crews complete waterline and storm sewer installation for the Beacon Lite Road Improvement Project. The road is anticipated to remain continuously closed to through…
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July 15, 2026 – El Paso County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is providing the following road and construction updates for the week. Installation of Sidewalk Along Northbound Misty Acres Blvd EPC will be installing sidewalk along northbound Misty Acres Blvd. The closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 20th, and the site is…
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El Paso County, Colorado, July 10, 2026 – The El Paso County Assessor’s Office is reminding eligible homeowners of upcoming deadlines for senior property tax programs while also providing information about property tax relief available to residents whose homes have been damaged or destroyed by wildfire. Senior Homestead Exemption The standard application deadline for the…
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July 8, 2026 – El Paso County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is providing the following road and construction updates for the week. Traffic Advisory: Water Valve Replacement Project on Peterson Drive Cherokee Metropolitan District has contracted RJ Gleeson Construction to replace five water valves in the Cimarron Hills area. Construction is scheduled to begin July…
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As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July and America’s 250th anniversary, the safety of our community remains our top priority. Stage II Fire Restrictions are in effect in unincorporated El Paso County, and we need everyone to stay vigilant and make responsible decisions during the holiday weekend. Any firework that leaves the ground, flies through the…
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July 1, 2026 – El Paso County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) has no new road or construction impacts to announce this week. DPW continues to advance multiple infrastructure and roadway improvement projects across the County. Short-notice traffic or construction changes—including temporary closures, schedule adjustments, or added night work—are shared as DPW Traffic & Construction Alerts on the…
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June 29, 2026 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies, will be closed on Friday, July 03, 2026, in observance of Independence Day. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office administration services will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of America’s Independence Day. However, emergency services, including our…
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June 24, 2026 – El Paso County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is providing the following road and construction updates for the week. Construction on the Pedestrian Intersection Safety Improvements Project, along Jersey Rd at Bickley St, is planned to begin the week of July 6th, 2026 Starting the week of July 6th, 2026, construction will…
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