April 1, 2021 –El Paso County has completed an evaluation of the intersection of Shoup and Vollmer Roads in Black Forest and determined it is in compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) standards as provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. In response to…
March 16, 2021 – Beginning Monday, March 29, Medicine Bow Avenue will be closed at Fountain Mesa Road. El Paso County Department of Public Works will conduct maintenance work on Fountain Mesa Road and Medicine Bow Ave. The maintenance will include replacing the concrete crosspan, patching, and cleanup. The project is expected to be completed…
March 14, 2021 – El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will have a two-hour delayed schedule on Monday, March 15, due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions in El Paso County. El Paso County offices will open at 10:00 am. The delayed opening applies to non-mission essential personnel. The…
El Paso County, CO, February 25, 2021 – El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will have a two-hour delayed schedule on Thursday, February 25, due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions in El Paso County. The delayed opening applies to non-mission essential personnel. El Paso County Combined Courts and Sheriff’s…
February 18, 2021 – Traffic signals at Jersey Lane and Bickley Street are in flash mode (all approaches are red). The signal wiring at this location will need to be replaced. The repair is expected to be completed by Tuesday, February 23, weather and resources permitting. As repairs are being made, the intersection will function…
January 27, 2021 – El Paso County is working on a road safety plan to make roads safer and reduce deaths and serious injuries on county roads. The El Paso County Road Safety Plan will guide the county and partner agencies in implementing recommendations based on an innovative data-driven approach to traffic safety. As a…
The Colorado Department of Transportation, El Paso County, and the City of Colorado Springs are working together to complete a study of access points (intersections and driveways) on State Highway 83 from Powers Boulevard (CO 21) to Palmer Divide Road (County Line Road). The study evaluates the existing and future traffic patterns, crash data, and…
January 21, 2021 – Starting on Monday, January 25, El Paso County Department of Public Works’ contractor, HEI Civil, will conduct lane shifts on US 24 between Falcon Highway and New Meridian Road for asphalt pavement leveling. Lane shift information: Project will start on Monday January 25 and is expected to be completed on Friday,…
December 14, 2020 – On Saturday, December 12, the traffic signal at Main Street and Security Blvd was severely damaged as a result of a traffic accident. El Paso County Department of Public Works is working with a contractor to assess and repair the damage. As repairs are being made, the intersection will function as…
December 11, 2020 – Starting on December 15, El Paso County Department of Public Works’ contractor, HEI Civil, will conduct single lane closures on US 24 between Falcon Highway and New Meridian Road for asphalt pavement leveling. Closures will take place from 9 AM to 4 PM for approximately three days until December 17. Work…
