CDOT hosts community open house to share information about safety improvements on CO 45 / Pueblo Boulevard in Pueblo

Travel Advisory

April 18, 2025 - Southeastern Colorado - Event will take place on Thursday, April 24

Pueblo County — The Colorado Department of Transportation invites community members and business owners to learn more about the CO Highway 45 / Pueblo Boulevard Safety Improvements Project in Pueblo. The project focuses on improving safety and operations along the CO 45 / Pueblo Boulevard corridor. With traffic projected to increase, the study emphasizes efficient traffic flow, enhanced accessibility, community collaboration, sustainability and safety improvements.

The open house will provide stakeholders with information about the study and proposed safety improvements to CO 45 / Pueblo Boulevard from Palmer Avenue to Avis Avenue and Vinewood Lane to Goodnight Avenue in the City of Pueblo. CDOT team members will be available to answer questions.

Open house details:

Date: Thursday, April 24
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Pueblo Academy of Arts, 29 Lehigh Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005

Map of Colorado Highway 45 in south Pueblo indicating project limits from Palmer Avenue to Avis Avenue
Map of Colorado Highway 45 in south Pueblo indicating project limits from Palmer Avenue to Avis Avenue

Map of Colorado Highway 45 in Pueblo indicating project limits from Vinewood Lane to Goodnight Avenue
Map of Colorado Highway 45 in Pueblo indicating project limits from Vinewood Lane to Goodnight Avenue

Study Contact Information

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  • Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
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  • Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
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  • Be patient!

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