Overnight full closure of northbound I-25 in Colorado Springs on April 3

Travel Advisory

April 1, 2026 - Southeastern Colorado - Overnight closures will begin at 10 p.m. with a detour route in effect

Colorado Springs — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner, SEMA Construction, Inc., will implement a full closure of northbound Interstate 25 at Garden of the Gods Road (near Exit 146). During the planned overnight closure, crews will be repairing the bridge deck at Garden of the Gods Road. This closure is necessary for the safety of the traveling public.

During the planned overnight, full closure, crews will be conducting bridge deck repairs, and the removal and replacement of expansion devices on both ends of the bridge. The work schedule is weather-dependent and subject to change.

The full closure of northbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road and detour route will be in effect from:

10 p.m. on Friday, April 3, to 4 a.m. on Saturday, April 4

Tentatively, the full closure of northbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road and detour route will be in effect from:

10 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, to 4 a.m. on Sunday, April 5
10 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, to 4 a.m. on Monday, April 6

The Fillmore Street on-ramp to northbound I-25 will be closed 24/7 from 10 p.m. on Friday, April 3, to 4 a.m. Monday, April 6.

To complete the bridge deck repairs, the following upcoming closures are anticipated and a detour route will be in effect. Advance notice and project updates will be communicated to the public ahead of these activities.

April 10 to April 12: Full overnight closure of southbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road
April 24 to April 26: Full overnight closure of northbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road
May 1 to May 3: Full overnight closure of southbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road

Traffic Impacts

On the evenings of Friday, April 3, Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5, motorists can expect the following impacts:

Beginning at 7 p.m., northbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road will be reduced to two lanes.
From 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., there will be a full closure of northbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road. The following detour route will be in effect:
- Motorists traveling northbound on I-25: Motorists should take Exit 146 to Garden of the Goods Road, turn right on Garden of the Gods Road, turn left on North Nevada Avenue and continue straight to reconnect with northbound I-25.
Two lanes will reopen at 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5.
All lanes will reopen at 6 a.m. on Monday, April 6.
The Fillmore Street on-ramp to northbound I-25 will be closed 24/7 from 10 p.m. on Friday, April 3, to 4 a.m. Monday, April 6. The following detour route will be in effect:
- Motorists traveling west on Fillmore Street to connect with northbound I-25: Motorists should continue straight on Fillmore Street past the northbound I-25 on-ramp. Motorists should take a right at Centennial Boulevard to Garden of the Gods Road. Motorists should take a right on Garden of the Gods Road and reconnect with northbound I-25.
- Motorists traveling east on Fillmore Street to connect with northbound I-25: Motorists should continue straight on Fillmore Street past the northbound I-25 on-ramp. Motorists should take a left on North Nevada Avenue and continue straight to reconnect with northbound I-25.

I-25 Acceleration/Deceleration Lanes Fillmore Street to Garden of the Gods Road Overnight Detour Map 04012026.png — Map of I-25 in Colorado Springs from Fillmore Street to Garden of the Gods Boulevard designating the detour route for the northbound I-25 closure at Garden of the Gods Road for bridge work.

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

Call the project information line at 719-219-9815
Email the project team at: [email protected]
Visit the project website at: codot.gov/projects/i25gogfillmorelanes

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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