Overnight closure of northbound I-25 week of March 23

Travel Advisory

March 19, 2026 - Southeastern Colorado - Full closure of I-25 from Fillmore Street to Garden of the Gods Road nights of March 23 and 24

Colorado Springs — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner, SEMA Construction, Inc., will implement a full closure of northbound Interstate 25 from Fillmore Street (Mile Point 144) to Garden of the Gods Road (MP 146). During the planned overnight closure, crews will remove and replace overhead signage on northbound I-25 throughout the project limits, between Fillmore Street and Garden of the Gods Road. This closure is necessary for the safety of the traveling public.

The full closure of northbound I-25 and detour route will be in effect from 11 p.m. on Monday, March 23 to 3 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, and 11 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24 to 3 a.m. Wednesday, March 25.

During the northbound I-25 closure, the Fillmore Street on-ramp to northbound I-25 will be closed.

Traffic Impacts

On the evening of Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24, motorists can expect:

  • Beginning at 7 p.m., northbound I-25 will be reduced to two lanes
  • From 11 p.m. to 3 a.m., there will be a full closure of northbound I-25 from Fillmore Street near MP 144 to Garden of the Gods Road near MP 146
    • The following detour route will be in effect:
      • Motorists traveling northbound on I-25: Motorists should take Exit 145 to Fillmore Street, turn right on Fillmore Street, turn left on North Nevada Avenue and continue straight to 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
      • 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. northbound I-25
  • The Fillmore Street on-ramp to northbound I-25 will be closed
  • All lanes will reopen by 6 a.m.
Map of I-25 through Colorado Springs indicating closure of northbound I-25 from from Fillmore Street to Garden of the Gods Road. Detour routes (in green) on North Nevada Avenue and Centennial Boulevard.
Map of I-25 through Colorado Springs indicating closure of northbound I-25 from from Fillmore Street to Garden of the Gods Road. Detour routes (in green) on North Nevada Avenue and Centennial Boulevard.

Project Information

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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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