November 5, 2015
Full I-25 Closure Scheduled for I-25/Cimarron Project Area

Northbound and southbound I-25 will be closed between US 24/Cimarron and south Nevada from 11 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 until 6 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15. Lane closures will begin at 9 p.m. Closing the highway is necessary to allow Colorado Springs Utilities to relocate overhead power lines. Motorists are encouraged to use Nevada and Cimarron as alternate exits. Watch for clearly marked detour signs to direct you. CLICK HERE to view detour map. Work is weather dependent and subject to change.

Truck Activity Continues 

Watch for increased overnight truck traffic between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. for the next several months. Trucks are hauling material at the temporary bridge, located between 
I-25 and 8th Street on US 24.

Safety Alert

Pay close attention when driving near the I-25/Cimarron Project. Due to trucks entering and exiting the construction zone, drivers are urged to slow down, observe speed limits and avoid distractions.
The following is a summary of upcoming project construction activity.
Construction schedules are subject to change based on weather/other unforeseen circumstances.
Activity Area
Time/date activity scheduled to begin
Time/date activity scheduled to end
Activity impacts/comments
Northbound and southbound I-25, between Hwy 24/Cimarron and south Nevada
Saturday, Nov. 14, 
9 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 15, 
6 a.m.
Detour routes will be clearly marked.
Detour southbound I-25 exit 141: Cimarron/US 24 
east on Cimarron to Nevada, south on Nevada back to I-25
Detour northbound I-25 exit 140: Nevada/Tejon
north on Nevada to Cimarron, west on Cimarron to I-25
Pikes Peak Greenway
Trail

Currently in placeDetour will be in place through November.
Detour routes clearly marked. Possible intermittent closures of trail throughout the project.
Bear Creek Trail
Currently in placeDetour will be in place through November.
Detour routes clearly marked.
Midland Trail
Currently in place
Summer of 2017
Detour routes clearly marked.
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Project information is available at: https://www.codot.gov/projects/i25cimarronDB
 
A telephone hotline is also available at 719-302-6781. 

What Are The Project Goals?
  • Maximize overall safety, capacity and operation of the interchange and the surrounding transportation network within the Project budget;
  • Complete Project construction to be fully operational before December 1, 2017;
  • Minimize impacts and inconvenience to the community, motorists, businesses, downtown and the public during construction; and
  • Achieve an aesthetically pleasing design compatible with current and future amenities and enhancements in and around the interchange.
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