US 24 Intersection Improvements Project Update

Travel Advisory

September 10, 2024 - Southeastern Colorado - Additional work added at Cliff Road in Manitou Springs

El Paso County - The Colorado Department of Transportation began intersection improvement work at US Highway 24 and Cliff Road today as part of the US 24 Intersection Improvements Project. Work will take place along westbound US 24 at Cliff Road, Mile Point 298 in Manitou Springs.

Crews will be constructing a westbound right turn lane with an island from Cliff Road onto US 24. The project will improve and enhance safety with a dedicated right turn lane with a raised island for those exiting Cliff Road onto westbound US 24.

Traffic Impacts

Beginning Sept. 10, motorists will encounter road work at the intersection of US 24 and Cliff Road in Manitou Springs. Traffic impacts will include:

Nighttime work hours range from Sunday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
There will be a full closure of Cliff Road intersection at US 24 during work hours
There will be a westbound right lane closure on US 24 at MP 298
The project is expected to be completed in early October

Map of US 24 at Manitou Springs with a red circle showing indicating the project zone at Cliff Road — A map of US 24 at Manitou Springs with a red circle showing indicating the project zone at Cliff Road.

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

Call the project information line at 719-394-9880
Email the project team at: [email protected]
Visit the project website at: codot.gov/us24intersection

Know Before You Go

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

Road conditions and travel information website: COtrip.org
Chain and traction law information: codot.gov/travel/winter-driving/tractionlaw
Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
See scheduled lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
Weather forecasts: www.weather.gov
Check avalanche conditions at CAIC: www.avalanche.state.co.us

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!

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