Interstate 25 concrete pothole repairs south of Fillmore Street
Travel Advisory
Colorado Springs — Motorists should plan for nighttime travel delays June 10 to 12 between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. while the Colorado Department of Transportation performs concrete pothole repair. Maintenance operations will take place on southbound Interstate 25 in Colorado Springs south of the Fillmore Street Interchange from Mile Point 144.5 to MP 144.
Traffic Impacts
Motorists and area residents can expect the following impacts during maintenance operations:
- Monday, June 10 through Wednesday, June 12 - southbound I-25 double lane closures with one through lane from MP 144.5 to 144
- Expect lane shifts guided by cones and signage
- Double lane closures with a single through lane
- Speeds will be reduced to 45 MPH in the work zone
- Drivers are urged to watch for workers and their equipment, slow down and drive with caution
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!