ADA ramp project set to begin March 4

Project Update

March 4, 2024 - Southeastern Colorado - ADA Ramp improvements will occur in seven locations across El Paso County

El Paso County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and their contract partner KSK, LLC will begin an Americans with Disabilities Act ramp project on March 4. Work will occur along seven roadways: Interstate 25, Interstate 25 Frontage Road, US Highway 24, US Highway 85, Colorado Highway 16, Colorado Highway 105 and Colorado Highway 115.

The project will happen in three different phases, replacing ADA curb ramps and pedestrian push buttons to bring ramps into ADA compliance.

  • Phase 1: US 85 in Fountain and Security-Widefield from MP 128 to MP 134 & CO 16 in Fountain from MP 1 to MP 3
  • Phase 2: US 24 & I-25 in Colorado Springs from MP 304 to MP 307
  • Phase 3: CO 105 & I-25 Frontage Road in Monument from MP 4 to MP 6, and Palmer Lake from MP 8 to MP 9

This project will improve existing curb ramps, gutters and sidewalks so they are safer and more accessible for pedestrians and people who depend on wheelchairs to travel. These improvements will comply with Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines Requirements and will ensure all current standards are met and pedestrian safety and accessibility are enhanced.

Traffic Impacts

Motorists and area residents can expect the following impacts during construction:

  • Daytime work hours range from Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Nighttime work hours range from Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
  • Some project locations will allow for nighttime work from Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
  • The project is scheduled for completion in late August 2024

Project Locations & Maps

I-25 in Colorado Springs map
I-25 in Colorado Springs map
US 24 Colorado Springs Union Blvd to Academy Blvd map
US 24 Colorado Springs Union Blvd to Academy Blvd map
CO 105 and I-25 Frontage Road in Monument map
CO 105 and I-25 Frontage Road in Monument map
CO 105 Palmer Lake map
CO 105 Palmer Lake map
US 85 Fountain map
US 85 Fountain map
US 85 and CO 16 in Fountain map
US 85 and CO 16 in Fountain map
US 85 Security-Widefield map
US 85 Security-Widefield map

Project Information

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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!

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