Intersection improvements project on US 24 to begin November 14

Travel Advisory

November 1, 2023 - Southeastern Colorado - Work will take place along westbound US 24 at the intersections of 8th, 21st and 31st streets in Colorado Springs

Update - 10 a.m. (11/6) - Travelers should be aware that the order of work has been modified.

The first phase of the intersection project will occur westbound on US 24 at 31st Street at Mile Point 300.44. Upon completion of work at 31st Street, crews will move operations to US 24 at 21st Street at MP 302.07. The final phase of the project is on US 24 at 8th Street at MP 303.43.

The project will improve and enhance the pedestrian crossings on the north side of US 24 across the right turn lanes of US 24 and right, southbound turn lanes of 8th Street, 21st Street and 31st Street. New signs and pavement markings will bring greater attention to the pedestrian crossing. The pedestrian crossing across the east side of US 24 at 31st Street will be moved to the west side of the intersection, removing the conflicts between southbound left-turning traffic and pedestrians. Work will primarily consist of raised crosswalks requiring motorists to slow down, curb and gutter, pavement and crosswalk markings. Work will be done primarily in the westbound direction for a 3-mile stretch of US 24.

Traffic Impacts

Beginning Nov. 14, motorists will encounter nighttime work on westbound US 24 in Colorado Springs :

  • 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. at 31st Street
  • 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. at 21st Street
  • 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. at 8th Street
  • US 24 westbound right turn lanes will be closed, pedestrian detours will be provided
  • Southbound 8th Street, 21st Street and 31st Street right turn lanes will be closed, pedestrian detours will be provided
  • US 24 east and westbound lanes will be closed to add the crosswalk on the west side of the intersection at 31st Street
  • The project is expected to last until the end of April 2024

El Paso County— The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin intersection work on US 24 on Nov. 14. Work will take place along westbound US 24 at the intersections of 8th Street, 21st Street and 31st Street in Colorado Springs.

The first phase of the intersection project will occur on westbound US 24 at 8th Street at Mile Point 303.43. Upon completion of work at 8th Street, crews will move operations to US 24 at 21st Street at MP 302.07. The final phase of the project is on US 24 at 31st Street at MP 300.44.

The project will improve and enhance the pedestrian crossings on the north side of US 24 across the right turn lanes of US 24 and right, southbound turn lanes of 8th Street, 21st Street and 31st Street. New signs and pavement markings will bring greater attention to the pedestrian crossing. The pedestrian crossing across the east side of US 24 at 31st Street will be moved to the west side of the intersection, removing the conflicts between southbound left-turning traffic and pedestrians. Work will primarily consist of raised crosswalks requiring motorists to slow down, curb and gutter, pavement and crosswalk markings. Work will be done primarily in the westbound direction for a 3-mile stretch of US 24.

Traffic Impacts

Beginning Nov. 14, motorists will encounter nighttime work on westbound US 24 in Colorado Springs:

  • 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. at 8th Street
  • 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. at 21st Street
  • 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. at 31st Street
  • US 24 westbound right turn lanes will be closed, pedestrian detours will be provided
  • Southbound 8th Street, 21st Street and 31st Street right turn lanes will be closed, pedestrian detours will be provided
  • US 24 east and westbound lanes will be closed to add the crosswalk on the west side of the intersection at 31st Street
  • The project is expected to last until the end of April 2024

Project Information

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