Colorado Springs & Pueblo Signal Backplates
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:
- CO 16
- CO 21
- CO 45
- CO 96
- I-25
- US 50
- US 85
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
To be announced.
Traffic Impacts
- To be announced
- Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures
