US 24 Intersection Improvements

About the Project:

The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin intersection work on US 24 on November 14. Work will take place along westbound US 24 at the intersections of 8th Street, 21st Street and 31st Street which is south and east of Manitou Springs

The first phase of the intersection project will occur westbound on US 24 at 31st Street at Mile Point 300.44. Upon completion of work at 31st Street, crews will move operations to US 24 at 21st Street at MP 302.07. The final phase of the project is on US 24 at 8th Street at MP 303.43.

Project Benefits

• New signs and pavement markings will bring greater attention to the pedestrian crossing
• The pedestrian crossing across the right-turn lane will be raised requiring right-turn vehicles to slow
• The pedestrian crossing across US 24 at 31st Street will be moved to the opposite side of the intersection, removing the conflicts between southbound left-turning traffic and pedestrians

Work Schedule:

• Work will last approximately 7 months
• The project will start on November 14, 2023
• The project is anticipated to end at the end of May 2024
• Nighttime work hours are Sunday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Some overnight and weekend work is expected

Traffic Impacts:

Motorists can expect the following impacts during the period of construction:

• Right turn lane lanes will be closed
  • A pedestrian detour will be provided
• Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures

Work this Week & Lane Closures US 24 & 31st Street

Work this Week & Lane Closures US 24 & 8th Street