CDOT to begin safety improvements at Trinidad’s Exit 14

Project Announcement

Las Animas County - The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner, Concrete Works of Colorado, will begin construction on a project to improve safety at Interstate 25 at Exit 14 in Trinidad. Work begins Monday, May 4 and runs through the end of September.

The I-25 Exit 14 Improvement Project realigns the southbound off-ramp into a straighter configuration while replacing asphalt with concrete paving. Realignment will offer better visibility. The current configuration has a sharp curve making driving conditions less predictable. This is particularly difficult for larger trucks with a tighter turn radius.

"This realignment, in combination with a new concrete road surface, will provide a smoother road surface and route when exiting the I-25, enhancing the safety of the traveling public," said Region 2 Transportation Director Shane Ferguson.

Construction will occur in two phases. Phase 1 will be constructed off the roadway with few impacts to the traveling public. In late summer, during the second phase, a shutdown of the southbound off-ramp at Exit 14 will be necessary for approximately two weeks. Traffic will be detoured on I-25 to Exit 13.

Traffic Impacts

Beginning May 4, work on new I-25 Exit 14 off ramp will begin with the following impacts:

• Work will take place Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• San Pedro Street will be closed from the Exit 14 offramp (Colorado Avenue) to Commercial Street through August
• In August, southbound I-25 Exit 14 will be closed to traffic with a planned detour using I-25 Exit 13 to access the City of Trinidad

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

• Call the project information line at 970-880-4162
• Email the project team at: [email protected]
• Visit the project website at: codot.gov/projects/i25trinidadramp

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to "know before you go." Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

• Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
• Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp
• Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
• Check scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
• Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

• Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
• Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
• Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
• Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
• Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
• Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
• Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
• Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
• Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
• Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
• Be patient!

Download the COtrip App!

The free COtrip Planner mobile app was designed to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip Planner app provides statewide, real-time traffic information, and works on mobile devices that operate on the iOS and Android platforms. Visit the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the Apple Store (iOS devices) to download!