Colorado Springs & Pueblo Signal Backplates

Project Complete

About the Project

The project consists of the installation of reflective yellow backplates to existing signal heads at approximately 50 intersections around Colorado Springs and Pueblo. It also includes the reset of existing signal heads and minor replacement of deficient signal heads.

The following are highways in the scope of work: 

Intersection of CO 16A and:

  • I-25 northbound ramps
  • I-25 southbound ramps
  • Fountain Mesa Road

Intersection of CO 21B and:

  • South Carefree Circle
  • Barnes Road

Intersection of CO 45A and:

  • Prairie Avenue
  • Landcaster
  • Vinewood Lane
  • Surfwood Lane
  • Ivywood Lane
  • Northern Avenue
  • Rutgers Avenue
  • St. Clair Avenue
  • Thacther Avenue
  • Goodnight Avenue
  • Wildhorse Road

Intersection of I-25 and:

  • Eagleridge Boulevard and Elizabeth Street
  • Eagleridge Boulevard and West On/Off Ramps
  • Eagleridge Boulevard and East On/Off Ramps

Intersection of US 50A and:

  • McCulloch Boulevard
  • Willis Boulevard
  • Baltimore Avenue
  • Fortino Boulevard
  • Club Manor Drive
  • North Elizabeth Street

Intersection of US 50B and:

  • Norwood Avenue
  • Troy Avenue

Intersection of US 85A and:

  • I-25
  • Crest Drive
  • Ohio Avenue
  • Alabama Avenue
  • Duckwood Road
  • CO 16 South Ramp
  • CO 16 North Ramp
  • Fontaine Boulevard
  • Plaza Boulevard
  • Center Valley Drive
  • Main Street
  • Academy Boulevard South Ramp
  • Academy Boulevard North Ramp
  • Las Vegas Street

Intersection of CO 96A and:

  • Santa Fe Avenue
  • Fountain Avenue
  • Hudson Avenue
  • Joplin Avenue
  • La Crosse Avenue
  • Portland Avenue

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $397,111.04
  • Contractor: Morton Electric Inc.
  • Timeline: April 2026 to June 2026
  • Location: CO 16, CO 21, CO 45, CO 96, I-25, US 50 and US 85 
    • Nearest Towns/Cities: Colorado Springs and Pueblo 
    • Mile Point(s): MP 0
    • Counties: El Paso and Pueblo

Project Benefits

This work provides several benefits, including:

  • Improved visibility
    • Higher contrast around the signal heads making the lights standout more clearly
  • Reduced sun glare
    • Drivers interpret the signal easier
  • Better signal recognition at a distance
    • Provide greater reaction time
  • Improved safety
    • Enhanced driver awareness
    • Better performance in adverse weather
    • Reduced intersection crashes

Work Schedule

The project begins the first of May and will go through mid-August. It is a fast moving project with crews working at approximately 44 intersection locations. Working hours vary at each location with all work being done at night. Basic hours of operation will be from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Traffic Impacts

  • Shoulder closures
  • Alternating single-lane closures
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures