I-25 Colorado City Rest Area will be temporarily closed for paving Aug. 22 through Aug. 22

Travel Advisory

August 19, 2022 - Southeastern Colorado - Services are available at local area businesses

Pueblo County — The Colorado Department of Transportation will close the I-25 Cuerno Verde - Colorado City Rest Area, located off of Exit 74 on Monday, Aug. 22 at 3 p.m. The rest area will remain closed until the evening of Aug. 24, while crews repave the parking lot. Services are available at local area businesses.

For up-to-date road closure and condition information, including rest areas, please check COtrip.org.

Cuerno Verde-Colorado City Rest Area bird's eye view

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp
Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
See scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
Be patient!

Download the COtrip App!

The new FREE COtrip Planner mobile app was designed to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip Planner app provides statewide, real-time traffic information, and works on mobile devices that operate on the iOS and Android platforms. Visit the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the Apple Store (iOS devices) to download!