Mind the Gap | I-25 Monument to Castle Rock

Traveling I-25 | Monument to Castle Rock

Between Sky View Lane: Tomah Road and Spruce Mountain Road aerial photo


Did you know?

  • There were 5,537 crashes from 2011 to 2015 (from C-470 to Colorado Springs) .
  • The top causes of crashes are rear-end and sideswipe collisions, with most crashes occurring on Saturdays.
  • The highest number of crashes happen June, July and August.
  • Of 15 fatal crashes between 2011 and 2015, over half involved alcohol or drugs.
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Know the Gap

  • "The Gap" is an 18-mile stretch of I-25 between Monument and C-470 that has not been upgraded since the mid 1950s.
  • Eighty percent of all crashes are rear-end, sideswipe in the same direction and fixed-object crashes (from C-470 – Colorado Springs).
  • The highest number of crashes occur over the summer in the mornings (7 a.m . and 8 a.m., and at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.).
  • The Gap has higher-than-average weather-related crashes and animal-vehicle collisions.
  • Narrow shoulders and more than 1,000 feet in elevation gain can make for challenging conditions.
  • Growing congestion and a road not built to handle an average of up to 87,000 vehicles on a weekend day contribute to crashes and closures.
  • CDOT is on an aggressive track to improve the road and will be ready for construction by summer 2019 if funding is available.

Know Before You Go

Email or Text Alerts

COtrip.org

Call 511




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Together we can Mind The Gap

CDOT has taken the following steps to improve safety now:

  • Clear accidents—Working with local law enforcement to clear accidents quickly
  • Roadside help—Increased the Courtesy Patrol to help drivers with flat tires, jump starts and other assistance
  • Travel options—Offer regional bus service through CDOT’s Bustang
  • Travel signs and info—Provide real-time information and travel-planning tools

What you can do

  • Mind your space—Allow plenty of room between your vehicle and the one ahead of you.
  • Mind your blind spots—Make sure you are clear before switching lanes to prevent sideswipes.
  • Mind your speed—Drive the posted speed limit.
  • Mind the unexpected—Speeds, construction, weather and wildlife can change road conditions quickly.
  • Mind the latest information—Plan ahead and know before you go. Visit cotrip.org, or call 511 for the latest road conditions.Know Critical Safety Info
  • Remember to Move It—The Move It law requires drivers to move minor accidents on interstates out of traffic to a safe location.
  • Be Safe — Click it or Ticket! Buckle Up.
  • Don't Get Distracted —Be smart. Pay attention to the road.

Mend the Gap
A project is in the study phase to identify immediate and long-term solutions to I-25 from C-470 to Colorado Springs. Improvements will greatly improve the safety, reliability and travel options for the corridor.