Furrow Road
From Road: Lamplight Rd
To Road: Minglewood Trail (north)
Start: 2022
End: 2025
Project Details: Design and Construction of roadway improvements
Project Information:
In 2021, El Paso County performed a safety analysis of Furrow Road between Highway 105 and Higby Road that included the connection at Lamplight Drive/Minglewood Trail, in unincorporated northern El Paso County. The analysis provided recommendations for long-term safety improvements along this corridor. To support and encourage safety, the County determined that Furrow Road would not be opened to through traffic until safety improvements were made.
The County further researched design options that optimize safety, mobility, and financial needs. The ultimate roadway design will feature 11-foot travel lanes and a separate 6-foot-wide non-motorized facility on the west side of Furrow Road. Traffic circles will be constructed at key intersections along Furrow Road, between Hwy 105 and the Lamplight/ Minglewood intersection, to enhance traffic flow and promote safer speeds.
To accommodate the demand for additional travel route options through this area, and in preparation for the ultimate improvements, El Paso County implemented interim safety measures that reflect the principles used in designing the permanent improvements mentioned above. The existing roadway between Higby Road and Highway 105 was striped to establish 11-foot travel lanes and create a 3-foot buffer zone and additional traffic signs were installed to guide current and future road users. This interim safety plan enabled El Paso County to connect Furrow Road from Hwy 105 to Higby Road while maintaining overall traffic operations and safety along the corridor.
El Paso County hosted an informational virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams on November 19, 2024. The purpose of the meeting was to inform residents about safety improvements coming to Furrow Road. The presentation is at link below.
Public Meeting Presentation 11/19/2024
2022-08-24 FINAL Furrow Road Report
2022-08-17 Public Meeting #2 Presentation
2021-11-09 Public Meeting #1 Presentation
Project Team: El Paso County/Stantec (design)
Road Closures: at Lamplight
Detour Route: N/A
Project Type: El Paso County
Estimated Cost: $543,500 (design)
Project Manager: Alissa Werre
Contact: https://citizenconnect.elpasoco.com or 719-520-6460
Project Website: N/A
Schedule: Design 2023-2024; Construction 2025
Information Current as of 01/30/2025