The Colorado Department of Transportation announced on Mar. 19 that northbound Interstate 25 from Fillmore Street to Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs will be fully closed overnight during the week of March 23 for overhead sign removal and replacement. The closure, conducted with contract partner SEMA Construction, Inc., is scheduled from 11 p.m. Monday, March 23 to 3 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, and again from 11 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 to 3 a.m. Wednesday, March 25.
The closure is intended to ensure public safety while crews work on overhead signage along the affected stretch of I-25.
During these hours, drivers will need to use detour routes on North Nevada Avenue and Centennial Boulevard as indicated by project maps released by transportation officials.
According to the official website, the Colorado Department of Transportation works to improve quality of life for residents through integrated transportation solutions and aims to deliver an effective multi-modal system that safely transports people and goods while supporting environmental standards in Colorado. The department oversees statewide transportation infrastructure including interstates, U.S. highways, state highways, and also administers grants for aviation and transit projects according to its official site.
Shoshana Lew serves as executive director for the department as noted on its website. The agency focuses on highway maintenance as well as support for aviation and transit within the state according to its official information.
These planned closures reflect ongoing efforts by state agencies to maintain safe travel conditions across major corridors.
