Expect Overnight Closures Week of July 16 for I-25/Cimarron Project

COLORADO SPRINGS—Expect overnight closures throughout the I-25 Cimarron project the week of July 16.

Overnight Closure of Northbound I‐25 and Northbound I‐25 Ramps

• 9 p.m. - 5 a.m. each night/morning of Sunday, July 16, Wednesday, July 19, Thursday, July 20 and Friday, July 21:
  Northbound I‐25 will be closed between US 24/Cimarron Street and Bijou Street, as will the northbound I‐25 on‐ramp for roadwork.
• The northbound I‐25 on‐ramp will close at 7 p.m. Friday, July 21 and will remain closed until 9 a.m. Saturday, July 22 for paving.
• Note: The northbound I‐25 closure on Wednesday night will extend from Tejon Street/Nevada Avenue to Bijou Street.

Overnight Closure of Southbound I‐25

• 9 p.m. Monday, July 17 through 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 18:
  Southbound I‐25 will be closed between Bijou Street and Tejon Street/Nevada Avenue, as will the southbound I‐25 off‐ and on‐ramps at US 24/Cimarron Street, for roadwork.
• 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, July 19:
  Southbound I‐25 will be closed between Bijou Street and US 24/Cimarron Street, including the southbound I‐25 off‐ramp at US 24/Cimarron Street, for roadwork.

Overnight Closure of US 24/Cimarron Street

• 9:30 p.m. Monday, July 17 through 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 18:
  Eastbound and westbound US 24/Cimarron Street will be closed between 8th Street and I‐25 to prepare for a traffic switch on the Quadrant Intersection.

Overnight Lane Restrictions

• 9 p.m. Thursday, July 20 through 5 a.m. Friday, July 21:
  Expect double-right-lane restrictions on southbound I‐25 between Bijou Street and US 24/Cimarron Street. There may be only one through lane open. Expect delays.

Expect additional lane restrictions throughout the project.

Construction schedules are subject to change based on weather/unforeseen circumstances and schedule changes.

Drivers are Urged to Slow Down and Pay Attention.

• The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph on I‐25 between South Nevada Avenue/Tejon Street and US 24/Cimarron (northbound and southbound).
• The speed has been reduced to 45 mph on I‐25 from US 24/Cimarron to Bijou Street (northbound and southbound).
• The speed has been reduced to 30 mph on US 24/Cimarron Street between 8th Street and I‐25 (westbound and eastbound).
• Pay close attention when driving near the I‐25/Cimarron Project.
• Slow down, observe speed limits, avoid distractions and allow extra time for your commute.
• Alternate routes are advised.

Members of the Media

The I-25/Cimarron project is an active construction area. Access on the project site is restricted unless accompanied by a CDOT or Kraemer representative. Your safety is important to us, so please coordinate access requests in advance with the project team. A safe area for interviews, b-roll, etc., and a project team member will be designated for escort and will coordinate the appropriate personal protective equipment. We appreciate your cooperation.

Project Info

The $113 million I-25/Cimarron Interchange Design-Build Project involves rebuilding the I-25 interchange between Colorado Avenue on the north and South Nevada Avenue to the south, 8th Street on the west and the Cimarron Street over Fountain Creek bridge on the east. Improvements are intended to provide enhanced operations, correct existing safety and design deficiencies, and to serve the anticipated short- and long-term travel demands in this area.

When complete, this will be a high-functioning interchange that safely handles more vehicles and enhances multi-modal travel for those using I-25, US 24/Cimarron Street and the trail system along Monument and Fountain creeks. Substantial completion is planned for December 2017.