Video: Training for Winter Conditions
El Paso County Public Works crews begin preparing and training for winter conditions.
WAAP Update September 24
We’re making some good progress including the reopening of Columbia Rd. We’ll have a full update coming up next week with Project Manager Brett Hartzell.
Water Line Work Forces Major Road Closure in Cascade
RMS Utilities, Inc will be doing work at the intersection of Fountain Road and Pikes Peak Highway Sept. 17 to Sept. 19 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This intersection will be closed for approximately 12 hours each day as crews connect customer water services to a new water line that was installed in…
Old Pueblo Road Reopens
Old Pueblo Road south of Fountain and north of Hanover Road in southern El Paso County has reopened after new culverts were installed this week and the road has been paved. The roadway, which also serves as an emergency bypass for Interstate 25 had been washed out during torrential storms that pounded the area on…
Be Prepared for Emergencies
VIDEO: The Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized the ongoing need for all residents to be prepared in case of wildfire, flood, blizzard or other emergency. At its regular meeting on Thursday, the Board proclaimed September 2018 as National Emergency Preparedness Month. Commissioner Peggy Littleton read the Proclamation into the record on Thursday, stating,…
Academy Boulevard Paving Project
The El Paso County Department of Public Works has contracted with Martin Marietta to repave South Academy Boulevard U.S. Highway 115 to B Street in southern Colorado Springs. Weather permitting, the project that will also include repaving of adjacent on and off ramps will begin Monday, Sept. 10 and is expected to be completed at…
National Preparedness Month
The El Paso County Office of Emergency Management in conjunction with Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management recognizes September as National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by the National Ready Campaign, Preparedness Month focuses on developing and practicing an emergency preparedness plan with family, neighbors and community. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners will proclaim September…