Old Highway 24 Closed due to Road Damage

August 13, 2013 - Southeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 2 - MANITOU SPRINGS – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has closed about ½ mile of U.S. 24 Business (Manitou Avenue), at the west end of town, after flooding damaged and weakened segments of the roadway, making it unsafe for travel (see picture).

It is closed between Serpentine Drive and U.S. 24.

Friday’s flood washed out two highway segments, both about 30 to 40 feet long and around 200 to 300 feet apart. In addition to the repairing and shoring up the road, minor repairs also are required on the Fountain Creek Bridge.

CDOT is in the process of seeking emergency funds from the Federal Highway Administration and getting emergency contracting in place to begin repairs as soon as possible. Engineers estimate it could take two to three months to repair and cost approximately $1.5 million.

While old U.S. 24 is closed, U.S. 24 is the detour route, with access between the two highways available via Serpentine Drive.

Approximately 4,500 vehicles use this segment of U.S. 24 Business daily.

Additional information will be distributed after a reconstruction plan and schedule is in place.

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