September 14, 2021 – El Paso County Department of Public Works has contracted with Martin Marietta Materials for the 2021 Asphalt Paving Contract. Beginning September 20, the contractor will begin milling and paving operations on McLaughlin Road from Flower Road north through Tompkins Road. Lane closures are planned to be in place from September 20…
August 27, 2021 – El Paso County will conduct maintenance work on Mclaughlin Road and Bierstadt Heights intersection starting on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Both lanes of travel will remain open on Mclaughlin Road. The northbound lane of Mclaughlin Road will be shifted at the north entrance (Midnight Road) of the Safeway parking lot. The…
August 24, 2021 – El Paso County will conduct maintenance work on Mclaughlin Road and Bierstadt Heights intersection starting on Friday, August 27, 2021. Both lanes of travel will remain open on Mclaughlin Road. The northbound lane of Mclaughlin Road will be shifted at the south entrance (Bierstadt Heights) of the Safeway parking lot. The…
August 13, 2021 – Milling and paving operations on Meridian Ranch Road between Eastonville Rd. and Sunset Crater Rd. will begin on Monday, August 16, 2021. Lane will be closed in the area from August 16 through September 10. Drivers should take alternate routes and plan for additional drive time in the area. Residents living…
July 21, 2021 – The El Paso County Department of Public Works is closely monitoring a current shortage of asphalt. Oil is a major component of asphalt production. The nationwide decrease in oil production and distribution is limiting the local supply of asphalt. El Paso County maintains over 1,100 centerline miles of paved roads, equating…
July 14, 2021 – El Paso County Commissioners and staff were in Washington D.C. for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Conference this week. Part of the conference festivities included an awards ceremony on July 11 for the 2021 NACo Achievement Awards, where El Paso County took home awards in four different categories. The following…
July 13, 2021 – Starting on July 28, El Paso County Department of Public Works’ Contractor, HEI Civil, will close access to New Meridian Road north and south of US 24 and temporarily realign both travel lanes of US 24 between Falcon Highway and Old Meridian Rd for approximately three days from July 28th to…
June 23, 2021 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Highway Advisory Commission. Applications for the open position are due by July 6, 2021. The Highway Advisory Commission (HAC) reviews and comments on issues relating to the management and operation…
May 26, 2021 – Starting on June 9, El Paso County Department of Public Works’ Contractor, HEI Civil, will close access to Old Meridian Road north of US 24 and will temporarily realign the southwest-bound lanes of US 24 at the intersection for approximately 5 weeks, depending on weather. Traffic on US 24 will be…
May 19, 2020 – Learn about the Fountain Mesa Road and Caballero/Fortman Avenue Intersection Improvements Project and provide input El Paso County has initiated a project to improve traffic management and safety at the intersection of Fountain Mesa Road and Caballero/Fortman Avenue. The recommended new intersection roundabout also includes pedestrian crossing areas, drainage, lighting and…
