Beacon Lite Road Northbound Closure and Detour in Place 24/7 Starting Monday, May 4
El Paso County, Colorado, April 28, 2026 – El Paso County will implement a one-way traffic pattern on Beacon Lite Road for Phase 2 construction. Northbound Beacon Lite Road will be closed between Wakonda Way and Bricker Road beginning as early as Monday, May 4, 2026, and through the duration of the project. Southbound traffic will remain open and will continue to travel through the work zone.
This change is planned as soon as possible and will be in place 24/7, until the work is completed, pending favorable weather conditions.
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.
Detour:
Northbound traffic will detour via Wakonda Way, Aries Drive, Indi Drive, and Palmer Divide Road. Follow posted signs and refer to the project detour map below.
What to expect in the project area:
Beacon Lite Road: Alternate Route Map:
Project map showing the Beacon Lite Road work zone closure between Wakonda Way and Bricker Road, west of Interstate 25. A detour route is shown using Wakonda Way, Aries Drive, Indi Drive, and Palmer Divide Road to help drivers avoid delays near the work area. The map includes a north arrow and a legend.
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.
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Phone: 719-355-3797
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