South Douglas Creek Flood Repairs Under I-25

Project completed

Project Overview

In early April, crews on this project began repairing the South Douglas Creek box culvert in Colorado Springs, where it flows under I-25 (near Ellston Street)—a site damaged during the 2013 floods. Specifically, the team will:

  • Restore and seed roadway embankments
  • Extend the inlet and outlet
  • Remove sediment and debris and
  • Place erosion-control materials and boulders to prevent scour

Project Facts

  • Cost: $2.34 million
  • Contractor: American Civil Constructors
  • Timeline: March 2019 to Spring 2020
  • Location: Under I-25 in northwest Colorado Springs at Ellston Street (at mile point 145)
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