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: 

Intersection of CO 16A and:

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

Intersection of CO 21B and:

  • S. 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 Blvd and Elizabeth Street
  • Eagleridge Blvd and West On/Off Ramps
  • Eagleridge Blvd and East On/Off Ramps

Intersection of US 50A and:

  • McCulloch Blvd
  • Willis Blvd
  • Baltimore Avenue
  • Fortino Blvd
  • Club Manor Drive
  • N. 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 Blvd
  • Plaza Blvd
  • Center Valley Drive
  • Main Street
  • Academy Blvd South Ramp
  • Academy Blvd 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
Map of intersections for signal upgrades between Colorado Springs and Pueblo
Map of intersections for signal upgrades, highlighting 24 stoplight locations in Colorado Springs and 27 stoplight locations in 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