CDOT performs guardrail and pothole repairs on I-25 beginning Monday, Jan. 29
Travel Advisory
El Paso County— Beginning Monday, the Colorado Department of Transportation will perform nighttime guardrail and pothole repairs to Interstate 25 in the north and southbound lanes from mile point 139 to 144. Motorists traveling I-25 through downtown Colorado Springs should be aware of limited lanes and reduced speeds throughout the work zone (Jan. 29 through Feb. 1). Travelers should use caution as this stretch of highway has several curves.
Traffic Impacts
Beginning Jan. 29, motorists will encounter road work in the north and southbound lanes of I-25 between MP 139 and 144:
- Nighttime work hours range from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday night and Wednesday night
- Traffic will be detoured to keep one eastbound lane of traffic open
- The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph through the work zone
- The project is expected to be completed by Feb. 1
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!