Pavement striping to begin September 22 in El Paso and Pueblo Counties
Travel Advisory
El Paso and Pueblo Counties — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner Road Safe Traffic will begin striping multiple highways in south central Colorado on Sept. 22.
Crews will remove existing pavement markings and add new striping and markings. The pavement striping and markings will make traveling conditions safer providing brighter, more visible lines. The project is expected to have a winter shutdown and work is anticipated to be complete by Spring 2025. The project will take place in El Paso and Pueblo Counties on the following highways.
El Paso County:
- CO Highway 21, eastern Colorado Springs (Mile Point 141.74 to MP 154.11)
- US Highway 24, southeastern Colorado Springs (MP 303.41 to MP 310.87)
- US Highway 85, from Fountain north toward Colorado Springs (MP 127.77 to MP 137.04)
Pueblo County:
- CO Highway 45, western Pueblo (MP 5.07 to MP 8.56)
- CO Highway 47, eastern Pueblo (MP 3 to MP 4.54)
- US Highway 50, Pueblo moving east to Avondale (MP 0 to MP 16.95)
Traffic Impacts
Starting on Sept. 22, motorists can expect the following traffic impacts:
- Sunday through Thursday nights, work will take place from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Various mobile lane closures will take place within the work zones with reduced speeds
- Plan ahead and expect short delays
- This is a swift moving, mobile operation; although work zones will only be in place for a few hours, motorists are urged to use caution and watch for heavy equipment
- Through lanes and turn lanes may be temporarily closed to traffic causing brief travel delays
- Travelers are discouraged from passing the striping truck and crossing over fresh paint, as this may damage a vehicle’s finish. Please drive with patience during striping operations
- Construction schedules could change depending on the weather. Go to COtrip.org for the latest information on road conditions
Project Information
For additional information about this project:
- Webpage: codot.gov/projects/region2striping
- Information hotline: 719-297-3847
- Email: [email protected]
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!
