Northbound I-25 overnight lane closures in Colorado Springs
Travel Advisory
Colorado Springs — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner, SEMA Construction, Inc., will have overnight lane closures on Interstate 25 while setting girders on the bridge structure over Ellston Street from Mile Point 144 near Fillmore Street to MP 146 near Garden of the Gods Road as part of the I-25 Acceleration/Deceleration Lanes Project. The overnight lane closures are planned for Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Traffic Impacts
On the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 2, motorists can expect lane closures on northbound I-25 between Fillmore Street and Garden of the Gods Road:
- From 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., the northbound right lane will be closed
- From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the northbound right lane and middle lane will be closed
- During the double lane closures traffic will be reduced to one lane
- All lanes will reopen by 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3
- From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sinton Trail will be closed at Ellston Street under I-25
- Work is weather-dependent and subject to change

Project Information
For additional information about this project:
- Project website: codot.gov/projects/i25gogfillmorelanes
- Project information hotline: 719-219-9815
- Project email: [email protected]
- To register for text alerts, text IMPACTS to 844-591-9901
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!
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