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I-25 Northbound Closure in Colorado Springs Delayed to April 10, Overnight Detours Planned


Description: The northbound I-25 closure at Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs has been delayed to April 10. Expect overnight closures, detours, and ramp shutdowns through April 13. Read the full Announcement from The Colorado Department of Transportation...

  – UPDATED Traffic Advisory –

Planned April 3 overnight full closure of northbound I-25 in Colorado Springs delayed until April 10

Overnight closures will begin at 10 p.m. on April 10 with a detour route in effect

Colorado Springs — The planned full closure of northbound Interstate 25 at Garden of the Gods Road (near Exit 146) on Friday, April 3 has been delayed by one week to Friday, April 10. During the planned overnight closure, crews will be repairing the bridge deck at Garden of the Gods Road. This closure is necessary for the safety of the traveling public.

During the planned overnight, full closure, crews will be conducting bridge deck repairs, and the removal and replacement of expansion devices on both ends of the bridge. The work schedule is weather-dependent and subject to change. 

The full closure of northbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road and detour route will be in effect from: 

  • 10 p.m. on Friday, April 10, to 4 a.m. on Saturday, April 11

Tentatively, the full closure of northbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road and detour route will be in effect from:

  • 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, to 4 a.m. on Sunday, April 12
  • 10 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, to 4 a.m. on Monday, April 13

The Fillmore Street on-ramp to northbound I-25 will be closed 24/7 from 10 p.m. on Friday, April 10, to 4 a.m. Monday, April 13. 

To complete the bridge deck repairs, the following upcoming closures are anticipated and a detour route will be in effect. Advance notice and project updates will be communicated to the public ahead of these activities.  

  • April 17 to April 19: Full overnight closure of southbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road. 
  • May 1 to May 3: Full overnight closure of northbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road. 
  • May 8 to May 10: Full overnight closure of southbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road. 

Traffic Impacts 

On the evenings of Friday, April 10, Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, motorists can expect the following impacts:

  • Beginning at 7 p.m., northbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road will be reduced to two lanes.
  • From 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., there will be a full closure of northbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road.
    • The following detour route will be in effect:
      • Motorists traveling northbound on I-25: Motorists should take Exit 146 to Garden of the Goods Road, turn right on Garden of the Gods Road, turn left on North Nevada Avenue and continue straight to reconnect with northbound I-25.
  • Two lanes will reopen at 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12.
  • All lanes will reopen at 6 a.m. on Monday, April 13.
  • The Fillmore Street on-ramp to northbound I-25 will be closed 24/7 from 10 p.m. on Friday, April 10, to 4 a.m. Monday, April 13.
    • The following detour route will be in effect:
      • Motorists traveling west on Fillmore Street to connect with northbound I-25: Motorists should continue straight on Fillmore Street past the northbound I-25 on-ramp. Motorists should take a right at Centennial Boulevard to Garden of the Gods Road. Motorists should take a right on Garden of the Gods Road and reconnect with northbound I-25.
      • Motorists traveling east on Fillmore Street to connect with northbound I-25: Motorists should continue straight on Fillmore Street past the northbound I-25 on-ramp. Motorists should take a left on North Nevada Avenue and continue straight to reconnect with northbound I-25.

Map of I-25 in Colorado Springs from Fillmore Street to Garden of the Gods Boulevard designating the detour route for the northbound I-25 closure at Garden of the Gods Road for bridge work.

Project Information 

For additional information about this project:

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to "know before you go." Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

  • Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
  • Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
  • Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
  • Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
  • Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
  • Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
  • Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
  • Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
  • Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
  • Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
  • Be patient!