CO 115 Improvements - Colorado Springs to Penrose

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About the Project

CDOT is constructing a major improvement project on Colorado Highway 115. The project improves roadway and bridge safety on CO 115 from mile point (MP) 27.7 to MP 39 by adding passing lanes, right turn lanes, reconstructing Rock Creek Bridge, and performing major rehabilitation or reconstruction of cracked and distressed pavement

Project Facts

  • Cost: $40 Million
  • Contractor: Castle Rock Construction
  • Timeline: July 2022 to late 2024
  • Location:  CO 115 from Colorado Springs to Penrose
    • Mile Points: 27 to 39
    • County: El Paso County

Project Benefits

  • Improve roadway and bridge safety
  • Enhance mobility by adding turn lanes and passing lanes
  • Reconstruct critical regional transportation corridor
  • Provide smoother driving surface and increase longevity of the highway

Work Schedule

  • Phased construction from July 2022 to late 2024
  • Crews will primarily work during daylight hours Monday through Friday

Traffic Impacts

  • All lanes are open on CO 115, except for periodic lane closures in spot locations
  • Watch for vehicles entering and exiting the work zone
  • A reduced work zone speed limit of 45 mph may be in place - follow signs