CDOT to resurface US 24 just east of East Platte Avenue next week

Travel Advisory

El Paso County - The Colorado Department of Transportation maintenance crews will resurface US Highway 24 (East Platte Avenue) from Mile Point 311 to MP 312. Work will be performed the week of Sept. 15.

Traffic Impacts

From Monday, Sept. 15 through Thursday, Sept. 18, motorists will encounter road work on US 24 from Mile Point 311 (just east of CO 21/Powers Boulevard) to MP 312 (just east of Galley Road/Peterson Road in eastern Colorado Springs. Traffic impacts will include:

• Working hours will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday
• Various lane and shoulder closures will take place within the work zone
• Traffic will be reduced to one lane in the direction of resurfacing operations
• Traffic delays up to 15 minutes should be expected

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 new 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!