CO 45 Safety Improvements | Study Phase

About the Study

The Colorado Department of Transportation has developed a project to improve the safety and performance of CO 45 (Pueblo Boulevard) along two corridor segments:

  • Segment 1: Palmer Avenue to Avis Avenue
  • Segment 2: Vinewood Lane to Goodnight Avenue in the City of Pueblo

In coordination with the City of Pueblo, CDOT is seeking to engage the local community to increase safety, reduce the amount of severe crashes, and improve traffic flow along both segments.

Schedule & Important Dates

  • Open House Meeting - February 2025

Study Area

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

 Goals
  • Address safety concerns identified along both segments in relation to the center lane configuration
  • Align CO 45 (Pueblo Boulevard) identified segments with Access Control Plan developed with the City of Pueblo and Pueblo County
 Project Benefits
  • Improve safety for left turning vehicles by extending left turn bays to meet current demand
  • Minimize opposing turning movement conflicts
  • Reduce severity and overall number of crashes
  • Align corridor with Access Control Plan
  • Improve access