Commissioners Approve Regional Office of Emergency Management
VIDEO: The Board of El Paso County Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Colorado Springs to form a regional office of emergency management.
November Flyover of WAAP
VIDEO: Check out our latest drone flyover at the WAAP site. It shows the new bridge that’s now open, the installation of the new water line that stretches about half the length of the project, and the future bike plaza starting to take shape.
WAAP Bridge opening
We hit another milestone on the Westside Avenue Action Plan project with the opening of the new Adam’s Crossing Bridge. This will not only help the flow of traffic, but it will allow contractors to work in areas they haven’t been able to in the past.
WAAP: Bridge Is Open
We hit a another huge milestone today on the Westside Avenue Action Plan Project with the opening of the new Adams Crossing Bridge. Check out this video to see why completing the bridge is such an important piece to the overall project.
WAAP Update October 4
We have another video update for you on the Westside Avenue Action Plan. (WAAP) We are very happy to have Columbia Rd back open and we’re so close to getting the new bridge open. Check out the video for the full update and the plans for the next couple weeks.
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.
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,…
Severe Storm Clean Up and Road Repairs
El Paso County Public Works crews are completing damage assessment and beginning repairs in the aftermath of the severe thunderstorm that swept through the area Monday afternoon and continued, particularly in the southern part of the County, into the early morning hours Tuesday. Old Pueblo Road washout Storm damage led to injuries to three people…