Baptist Road & Terrazzo Drive Roundabout in Monument

About the Project:

This is a roadway improvement project which includes the construction of a roundabout configuration at the intersection of West Baptist Road and Terrazzo Drive in Monument, Colorado. The intersection is just west of the Interstate 25 interchange and east of an existing roundabout along W. Baptist Road and Wood Carver Road (south leg) and Old Denver Road (north leg). The project limits include approximately 0.25 miles of West Baptist Road and 0.15 miles of Terrazzo Drive

The roundabout will include concrete sidewalk and median construction as well as various drainage improvements adjacent to the intersection. Additionally, the project also includes clearing and grubbing, removals, utility relocation, striping, signing and erosion control

Roundabouts greatly reduce the amount of time needed to get through an intersection. They improve traffic flow by allowing vehicles to continue to move without stopping through an intersection, or at least with fewer stops.

Roundabouts increase safety and reduce incidences of crashes by preventing left turns across oncoming traffic. When crashes do occur they are typically less severe than traditional intersections.

Project Benefits

• Roundabouts greatly reduce the amount of time needed to get through an intersection.
  They increase safety and reduce incidences of crashes by preventing left turns across oncoming traffic. When crashes do occur, they are typically less severe than traditional intersections.

Work Schedule:

• Project completion is expected at the end of October.
• Work will occur during daytime hours - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Monday through Friday.

Traffic Control for Phase 3

• Phase three includes work in the southwest corner of the intersection
• This phase is expected to be complete by late October

Traffic Impacts:

• Detour Routes will be clearly marked. Reduced speeds and extra caution when traveling through the work zone is greatly appreciated for the safety of everyone.
• During all phases of this project, access to businesses along Baptist Road and Terrazzo Drive will remain open. Adequate space for commercial truck traffic that is common at this intersection will be provided and lanes will be clearly marked.
• Normal working hours will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on construction occurring at Baptist Road and Terrazzo Drive in all directions.
• Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures

Work this Week & Lane Closures Baptist Road and Terrazzo Drive Roundabout

Project Facts

• Construction Cost: $3.9 Million
• Contractor: Native Sun Construction
• Timeline: June through September 2024
• Location: Intersection of West Baptist Road and Terrazzo Drive (west of I-25)
  • Nearest Town/City: Monument
  • Mile Point(s): (I-25 SB) MP 159 to MP 158
  • County: El Paso