The Colorado Department of Transportation announced on April 13 that southbound Interstate 25 at Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs will be fully closed overnight on Friday, April 17. The closure is scheduled from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. the following morning as crews conduct bridge deck repairs and replace expansion devices.
The closure is intended to ensure public safety while critical maintenance work takes place. The department said the schedule depends on weather conditions and may change if necessary.
Motorists traveling southbound can expect lane reductions beginning at 7 p.m., with a full closure and detour route starting at 10 p.m. The department also anticipates additional closures: northbound I-25 will close overnight on May 1, and another southbound closure is planned for May 8, both at Garden of the Gods Road. Advance notice and updates will be provided to keep the public informed.
According to the official website, the Colorado Department of Transportation works to improve quality of life through integrated transportation solutions and aims to deliver an effective multi-modal system that safely transports people, goods, and information while enhancing environmental standards in Colorado. Shoshana Lew serves as executive director for the department, which oversees transportation infrastructure across the state according to its official website.
The agency builds and maintains interstates, U.S. highways, state highways, and administers grants for aviation and transit as stated by its official website. It operates within the transportation sector with a focus on highway maintenance as well as support for aviation and transit according to its official website.
For more information about this project or upcoming closures, residents can call the project line or visit codot.gov/projects/i25gogfillmorelanes.
