February 26, 2016

Overnight Lane Closures on I-25 March 1

On Tuesday, March 1, overnight lane restrictions on I-25 will be required to relocate Variable Message Boards (VMS) to accommodate for future alignment. On northbound

I-25 between south Nevada Avenue/Tejon Street to Cimarron/US 24 a single right lane restriction will be required from 7 p.m. - 5 a.m. On southbound I-25 between Cimarron/US 24 and south Nevada Avenue/Tejon Street double right lane restrictions will be needed from 9 p.m. - 5 a.m.

Phase 1 Work Begins March 13

Expect overnight lane closures beginning March 13 for the next several months on I-25 (between Colorado Ave. and south Nevada Avenue/Tejon Street) and on US 24 (between 8th Street and I-25) for removals, restriping and setting barrier. This work will prepare for future traffic realignments. Watch for weekly eAlerts for the most up-to-date information.

Temporary Traffic Signals Installation

Crews will be installing temporary traffic signals offline the week of Feb. 29 near the I-25 southbound on-ramp intersection.

Phase 1 Safety Alert

The travelling public will encounter major construction and traffic impacts during Phase 1. Pay close attention when driving near the I-25/Cimarron Project. Slow down, observe speed limits, avoid distractions, allow extra time for your commute and consider alternative routes if possible.

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 I-25 (south Nevada Ave./Tejon St. to Cimarron/US 24)	Tuesday, Mar. 1 7 p.m.	Wednesday, Mar. 2 5 a.m.	Single right lane closure
Southbound I-25 (Cimarron/US 24 to south Nevada Ave./Tejon St.)	Tuesday, Mar. 1 9 p.m.	Wednesday, Mar. 2 5 a.m.	Double right lane closure
Pikes Peak Greenway Trail	Currently in place	Intermittent closures continuing through 2017	Detour routes clearly marked. Possible intermittent closures of trail throughout the project.
Midland Trail	Currently in place	Summer of 2017	Detour routes clearly marked.

How Do I Get Project Updates?

Project alerts are sent via email or text alert. To receive alerts, click www.cotrip.org, then click on the bright green telephone. Scroll down to the "Projects" list for I-25 and Cimarron Interchange.

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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