Full Closure of Beacon Lite Road Begins July 20
Beginning Monday, July 20, at 8 a.m., Beacon Lite Road will be fully closed to through traffic in both directions between Palmer Divide Road and Wakonda Way while crews complete waterline and storm sewer installation.
The road is anticipated to remain continuously closed to through traffic for approximately three to four months, extending into the fall, as crews complete four consecutive phases of utility work.
Completing the waterline and storm sewer installation concurrently will allow crews to work more efficiently and accelerate completion of this portion of the project.
Why the closure is needed:
This temporary traffic pattern supports both efficiency and safety. Completing work more quickly reduces the length of time the traveling public is exposed to construction activities. It also moves traffic farther from active work areas and reduces the need for narrow lanes with two-way traffic through the work zone.
Work planned during this closure:
During this period, crews will focus on earthwork, utility relocations, and storm sewer installations while completing the east half of the roadway alignment to subgrade elevation. Once the east half is completed, work will shift to the west half of the roadway. At that time, northbound traffic will continue to use the signed detour, and southbound traffic will continue to travel on Beacon Lite Road through the work zone.
Phase 1:
Start: Monday, July 20, at 8 a.m.
Estimated duration: Approximately three weeks
Active hard-closure area: Approximately south of Double Drive to north of Moore’s Driveway.
Vehicles will not be able to travel through the active construction area.
Local Access:
Detour Route:
Through traffic will be detoured using:
Palmer Divide Road, Indi Drive, Aries Drive and Wakonda Way
Drivers should follow posted detour signs and allow additional travel time.
The utility work will be completed in four consecutive phases. Once Phase 1 is complete, crews are expected to transition directly into the remaining phases without reopening Beacon Lite Road to through traffic.
Exact dates and work limits for Phases 2 through 4 are still being finalized.
The project team will provide an update at the end of each phase that includes:
Advance-warning signs and message boards will be adjusted as the closure advances.
Construction schedules are weather- and resource-dependent and may change.
Project Location Map. The blue line marks project limits along Beacon Lite Road between Bricker Road and Wakonda Way, near I-25. The orange dashed line shows the new roadway section that straightens the southern curve. Labels include Palmer Divide Road, Bricker Road, and Wakonda Way. North arrow shown.
Construction is underway on the Beacon Lite Road Improvement Project. This summer, crews are focusing on utility coordination, waterline work, drainage improvements, detention pond work, and earthwork along the corridor.
Crews are currently working on several construction activities along the corridor, including:
*Schedules are subject to change based on weather, utility coordination, field conditions, and other construction factors.
Residents and travelers may see:
Access to homes and businesses will be maintained during construction. If work requires direct coordination with a property owner, the project team will contact them in advance.
Looking ahead to fall, work is expected to continue on roadway, drainage, utility, and earthwork activities as the project progresses. Additional updates will be provided as the construction schedule is refined.
The project remains on track for completion in spring 2027, weather and schedule permitting.
Stay Informed!
If you have any questions or concerns, contact our project team.
Phone: 719-355-3797
Email: beaconliterd@gmail.com
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