8th Street Improvements Project: Traffic shifts Monday near Lower Gold Camp Road

Beginning Monday, Oct. 12, traffic on South 8th Street between Lower Gold Camp Road and Costilla Street will shift to the east side of the roadway as crews continue water main and road work. One lane will remain open in each direction.

This traffic pattern is expected to last about four weeks. Crews will also work on Saturdays. Drivers should plan for extra travel time, slow down and follow posted signs.

Farther south, newly paved lanes on South 8th Street between Motor City Drive and Abbot Lane are scheduled to open Monday, Oct. 12. Traffic will use the new lanes in their planned layout. Crews have replaced the 24-inch water main and installed new drainage improvements in this section to help reduce flooding during heavy rain.

Crews will return to this section later this year to add a final layer of asphalt and permanent lane markings.

Access to local businesses remains open and clearly marked throughout the project area. Drivers should use caution in work zones and watch for flaggers directing traffic.

For the latest project information and construction updates, visit ColoradoSprings.gov/8thStreet and sign up for email or text alerts.