July 13, 2022– El Paso County Department of Public Works has contracted with Martin Marietta Materials for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Contract. Martin Marietta Materials will begin milling and paving operations on Woodmen Road the evening of July 17 and is anticipated to take thirteen (13) working days to complete, weather permitting. Night work operations are planned to…
July 12, 2022 – El Paso County is pleased to announce the release of its draft El Paso County Road Safety Plan. The El Paso County Department of Public Works, along with County partners, stakeholders, residents, and the County’s Road Safety Plan consultant, worked together to develop this plan to help make roads safer and reduce…
June 17, 2022 – El Paso County Department of Public Works has contracted with Martin Marietta Materials for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Contract. Martin Marietta Materials will begin milling and paving operations on Baptist Road the evening of June 27 and is anticipated to take fifteen (15) working days to complete, weather permitting. Night work operations are planned…
June 17, 2022– Starting on Monday, June 27, El Paso County will be replacing two pipe culverts on Falcon Hwy between Gelbvieh Road and Meridian Road. The project is expected to be completed in two working days, weather permitting. Closure: Falcon Hwy closed between N Meridian Road and Gelbvieh Road Detour: N Meridian Road from Falcon Hwy…
June 15, 2022 – In early 2022, El Paso County began the process of updating the Major Transportation Corridors Plan (MTCP). The current 2040 MTCP, adopted in 2016, is the long-range plan focusing on the transportation system, transportation investments, and development coordination in unincorporated El Paso County. To address the dynamic nature of growth and change…
May 18, 2022 – El Paso County will perform maintenance on Elbert Road Bridge beginning May 31, 2022. Elbert Road will be closed between Latigo Boulevard and Murphy Road. The project is expected to be completed by September 21, 2022, weather permitting. During this period, additional traffic control may be necessary. Project includes: Demolition of the existing bridge deck Construction…
May 12, 2022 – El Paso County, in conjunction with the Colorado Department of Transportation, has initiated a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study and Access Control Plan (ACP) for the extension of South Powers Boulevard (CO21). The project extends from the existing portion of South Powers Boulevard, connecting south of Mesa Ridge Parkway and…
April 29, 2022 – El Paso County will perform maintenance on the Hodgen Road Bridge. Hodgen Road will be closed between Winchester Road and Meridian Road North. The project is scheduled to begin on May 23, 2022, and is expected to be completed in six weeks, weather permitting. During this period, additional traffic control may…
April 7, 2022 –Fortman Avenue east of Fountain Mesa Road will be closed to traffic starting on Tuesday, April 12, as work shifts to the east side of the road for traffic management and safety improvements at the intersection of Fountain Mesa Road and Caballero/Fortman Avenue. Work is expected to last 5-6 weeks, weather permitting. …
December 30, 2021 – Starting in January 2022, El Paso County will begin vegetation maintenance at the Arrowwood subdivision cul-de-sacs. El Paso County will complete vegetation maintenance at the following cul-de-sacs to enhance emergency vehicle access and snow removal operations: Arapahoe Drive Cheyenne Way Powderhorn Drive Calumet Road Tree removal will be limited to the…
