Overhead sign project to begin on I-25

Travel Advisory

March 3, 2025 - Southeastern Colorado - Motorists should plan for nighttime work starting mid-March

Pueblo and El Paso Counties — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner Work Zone Traffic Control will begin an overhead sign replacement project in mid-March. Work will occur in Pueblo on Interstate 25 from Mile Point 98.54 to MP 98.8, south of CO Highway 96, and in northern Colorado Springs on I-25 from MP 150.15 to MP 150.30, near North Academy Boulevard.

Crews will replace two aging overhead signs on I-25 in Pueblo and install two new overhead signs in Northeast Colorado Springs.

The new signs will increase lane awareness and have better reflectivity at night to help motorists navigate the highway safely.

Traffic Impacts

Beginning mid-March, motorists will encounter road work on I-25 in El Paso and Teller Counties. Traffic impacts will include:

  • Nighttime work hours are Sunday night through Friday morning from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Motorists should plan for shoulder closures and single lane closures.
  • Occasional closures of I-25 will occur towards the end of the project from 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. to install overhead signs.
  • The project is anticipated to be complete in May 2025.
Map of Interstate 25 in Colorado Springs indicating the area affected by the I-25 Overhead Sign Project in Northern Colorado Springs which will occur from mile point 150.15 to mile point 150.3 just south of North Academy Boulevard.
Map of Interstate 25 in Colorado Springs indicating the area affected by the I-25 Overhead Sign Project in Northern Colorado Springs which will occur from mile point 150.15 to mile point 150.3 just south of North Academy Boulevard.
Map of Interstate 25 in Pueblo indicating the area affected by the I-25 Overhead Sign Project in Pueblo which will occur from mile point 98.54 to mile point 98.8 between CO Highway 96 (4th Street) and City Center Drive.
Map of Interstate 25 in Pueblo indicating the area affected by the I-25 Overhead Sign Project in Pueblo which will occur from mile point 98.54 to mile point 98.8 between CO Highway 96 (4th Street) and City Center Drive.

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

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:

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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