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Beacon Lite Road Improvement Project

El Paso County is upgrading Beacon Lite Road from gravel to asphalt and improving curves, grades, and drainage. The project will deliver a smoother, safer corridor with better stormwater control and easier winter maintenance.

Traffic Advisory

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 2 Traffic Changes Begin August 17:

  • Beginning Monday, August 17, at 8 a.m., crews will transition into Phase 2 of waterline and storm sewer work on the Beacon Lite Road Improvement Project.
  • Beacon Lite Road will remain closed to through traffic through the project area while local access to homes and businesses is maintained.

Phase 2 Hard Closure

  • Beginning Monday, August 17, at 8 a.m., the northern hard closure will shift farther north from the Phase 1 work area as crews continue waterline and storm sewer installation.
  • The hard closure is anticipated to remain in place for two weeks.
  • Crews have made strong progress on the waterline installation and are working to complete the waterline tie-in before Phase 2 begins. Concrete barrier will be used to protect the excavation while maintaining access through the southern portion of Beacon Lite Road.

Wakonda Way Storm Sewer Work

  • During Phase 2, crews will shift their focus to storm sewer installation on Wakonda Way.
  • Local Traffic Only barricades will remain in place at the south fork of Wakonda Way, and through traffic will continue to follow the signed detour.
Beacon Lite Road Closure from Wakonda Way to Palmer Divide Road. Alternate routes are Indi Drive to Aries Drive.

Local Access:

  • Access to homes and businesses will remain available during Phase 2. Some residents may need to enter or exit from a specific direction depending on the location of active construction.
  • Property owners directly affected by changes in access will be contacted individually by the project team.
  • Drivers should follow posted signs and flagger directions and should not attempt to travel through the hard-closure area.

Detour Route:

The signed through-traffic detour will remain in place using:

Palmer Divide Road, Indi Drive, Aries Drive and Wakonda Way

Drivers should follow posted detour signs and allow additional travel time.

What to Expect During the Closure

  • Beacon Lite Road will remain closed to through traffic through the project area.
  • The Phase 2 hard closure will shift farther north beginning August 17 at 8 a.m.
  • The hard closure is anticipated to remain in place for two weeks.
  • Local access to homes and businesses will be maintained.
  • Storm sewer installation will continue on Wakonda Way.
  • Local Traffic Only barricades will remain at the south fork of Wakonda Way.
  • The signed through-traffic detour will remain in place.
  • Access directions may change depending on active construction. Drivers should follow posted signs and flagger directions.

The project team will continue providing updates as work progresses and before the project transitions into the next construction phase.

Construction schedules are weather- and resource-dependent and are subject to change.

Project Location

Map of the Beacon Lite Road project in north El Paso County showing limits from Bricker Road to Wakonda Way, with a dashed orange segment for the new roadway section near the south end.

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.

Summer 2026 Construction Update

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.

Current Traffic Impacts:

  • A one-way traffic pattern is in place on Beacon Lite Road for Phase 2 construction.Northbound Beacon Lite Road is closed between Wakonda Way and Bricker Road. Northbound traffic will follow the signed detour using Wakonda Way, Aries Drive, Indi Drive, and Palmer Divide Road.
  • Southbound traffic remains open and will continue to travel through the work zone.This traffic pattern is in place 24/7 and is anticipated to remain through the duration of the project, pending favorable weather conditions. Drivers should follow posted signs and use caution near the work zone.

Current and Upcoming Work

Crews are currently working on several construction activities along the corridor, including:

  • Utility relocation work, including communication line relocations.
  • Waterline work in multiple areas along the corridor.
  • Stormwater and drainage infrastructure improvements.
  • Earthwork at the South Pond area.
  • Continued work at the North Pond area.

*Schedules are subject to change based on weather, utility coordination, field conditions, and other construction factors.

What to Expect This Summer

Residents and travelers may see:

  • Construction crews and equipment working along Beacon Lite Road.
  • Construction vehicles entering and exiting the work area.
  • Noise from excavation, utility work, and other daytime construction activities.
  • Temporary impacts near driveways or access points when work is occurring nearby.

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.

Fall 2026 Look Ahead

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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