The Colorado Department of Transportation announced on April 13 that southbound Interstate 25 at Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs will be fully closed overnight on Friday, April 17. The closure, which is scheduled from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., is necessary for bridge deck repairs and the replacement of expansion devices at both ends of the bridge.
The department said this work is needed to ensure safety for drivers and will involve reducing southbound I-25 to two lanes beginning at 7 p.m. before the full closure later in the evening. Detour routes will be in effect during this period, and motorists are advised to plan accordingly.
Additional closures are planned as part of ongoing maintenance efforts. A full overnight closure for northbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road is scheduled for May 1, followed by another full overnight closure for southbound I-25 on May 8. Advance notice and updates about these activities will be communicated to the public.
According to the official website, the Colorado Department of Transportation works to improve quality of life through integrated transportation solutions and aims to deliver an effective multi-modal system that safely transports people, goods, and information while maintaining environmental standards in Colorado. The agency oversees transportation infrastructure across the state, including building and maintaining interstates, U.S. highways, state highways, and administering grants for aviation and transit as reported by its official website.
Shoshana Lew serves as executive director for the department according to its official website. The department operates within the transportation sector with a focus on highway maintenance as well as support for aviation and transit according to information outlined on its official website.
