Section of North Stone Avenue to close Oct. 27

North Stone Avenue between East Fillmore and 4th streets will close Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 a.m. through Friday, Nov. 20, for construction of a new underground stormwater pipe. The closure is part of the City's North Stone Avenue Stormwater Improvements Project, which will improve drainage and help reduce flooding in the area.

The road is expected to reopen by Nov. 20, weather permitting.

Detours during the closure

• Northbound North Stone Avenue: From East Fillmore Street, travel east to North El Paso Street, north to 4th Street and west to return to North Stone Avenue.
• Southbound North Stone Avenue: Through traffic heading south from Nichols Street will be detoured to North El Paso Street. Drivers visiting businesses south of East 4th Street can travel south on North El Paso Street, turn west on East 4th Street, then turn south on North Stone Avenue to reach local businesses.
• Local and business access: Access to all businesses will remain open, although routes may change during construction. North Stone will remain open for access to businesses north of the construction closure, but southbound through traffic will need to follow a detour. Follow posted signs for business access.

Additional construction impacts

• On-street parking will not be permitted within the project work zone through early 2027.
• North Stone Avenue will remain open to two-way traffic from the alley just north of McDonald's to East 4th Street.
• Cones and signs will direct drivers through and around the construction area.
• The project team will coordinate with nearby businesses to minimize disruptions and maintain access.

Drivers should follow posted detours, allow extra travel time and use alternate routes when possible. Construction is weather-dependent, and schedules may change.

About the project

Utility work for the North Stone Avenue Stormwater Improvements Project began in November 2025. The project includes installing new stormwater pipes and drains, relocating a water main and restoring areas affected by construction.

The improvements will help reduce drainage and flooding issues along North Stone Avenue and allow property owners to connect to the new stormwater system in the future.

Following construction, crews will restore affected areas, including road surfaces, curbs and gutters, driveways and landscaping within the work zone.

The City's Stormwater Enterprise is coordinating with Colorado Springs Utilities to complete the improvements while minimizing disruptions to nearby residents and businesses.

For more information

• Project website: ColoradoSprings.gov/NorthStoneStormwater
• Project updates: Email [email protected] to request construction updates.
• Project phone: 719-270-0115