US 24 Resurfacing project set to begin April 6

Project Announcement

April 3, 2026 - Southeastern Colorado - Work will take place from east of Peyton to Calhan

El Paso County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner, Schmidt Construction Company, will begin a surface treatment project on April 6 along US Highway 24 in eastern El Paso County. Paving work will take place east of Peyton on a ten-mile stretch of highway to Calhan, from Mile Point 332 to MP 342.5. The project is expected to be completed by late September.

“US 24 is a busy highway for eastern El Paso County travelers,” said CDOT Regional Transportation Director Shane Ferguson. “The new road surface will make travel smoother for commuters, agriculture and freight traffic.”

The work will include minor culvert work, replacing curb and gutter, constructing a passing lane east of Calhan and widening a right-turn lane at Yoder Street to improve safety.

These improvements will create a smooth roadway, with important benefits, including increased resistance to rutting and road damage improving safety for motorists.

Traffic Impacts

Beginning April 6, motorists will encounter road work on US 24 between Peyton and Calhan. Traffic impacts will include:

  • Nighttime working hours will be Sunday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., May through September
  • Daytime working hours will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., April through July
  • The project team will try to maintain two-way traffic during the daytime, where the roadway allows
  • Lane closures, guided by flaggers and pilot cars, will have up to 15-minute delays
  • The speed limit will be reduced to 25 MPH in town and 40 MPH out of town
  • Lane width restriction of up to 11 feet will be in place
Map of US 24 in eastern El Paso County showing the resurfacing project start east of Peyton to the project end east of Calhan
Map of US 24 in eastern El Paso County showing the US 24 Resurfacing Project start east of Peyton to the project end east of Calhan.

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

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:

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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