I-25 Bridge work scheduled early next week

November 22, 2013 - Southeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 2 - EL PASO COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will close the right lane of northbound Interstate 25 at the South Academy Boulevard Bridge on Monday and Tuesday (November 25/26) for waterproofing, paving and expansion joint work.

Drivers can expect slowdowns and delays through the area while traffic is reduced to one lane from 10 a.m. to about 4 p.m. each day. Alternate routes are advised, including State Highway 16 (Exit 132) to U.S. 85 and back to northbound I-25.

“We’ve completed the work on the left lane and just have to complete the right lane,” said CDOT Resident Engineer Dave Watt. “We normally work on I-25 in the urban areas during the night but the overnight temperatures at this time of year won’t allow us to effectively waterproof and pave. However, the road surface will be much smoother, reducing vehicle wear and tear and extending the lifespan of the structure.”

Traffic information about this or other CDOT projects is on the cotrip.orgwebsite, by calling 511 or via subscription e-mail. To subscribe, please visitwww.coloradodot.info and click on the cell-phone icon in the upper right-hand corner. The link takes you to a list of items you can subscribe to, includingSoutheast Colorado (Everything East of I-25 and South of I-70).