The Colorado Department of Transportation announced on Mar. 18 that it has completed a resurfacing project along Colorado Highway 115 in El Paso County, covering six miles from Nelson Boulevard at Fort Carson Gate 1 to Brookside Street, south of Interstate 25 in Colorado Springs.
The completion of this project is important for local residents and commuters who rely on this section of highway for daily travel. Improvements are expected to provide smoother pavement and enhance safety throughout the area.
“This busy section of CO 115 is essential to local residents and commuters,” said CDOT Region Transportation Director Shane Ferguson. “Motorists and pedestrians can now expect significantly smoother pavement and enhanced safety throughout the project zone.”
According to the official website, the Colorado Department of Transportation works to improve quality of life for state residents through integrated transportation solutions. The department aims to deliver an effective multi-modal transportation system that safely transports people, goods, and information while also enhancing environmental standards in Colorado, as stated by its official website.
Shoshana Lew serves as executive director for the department, according to its official website. 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 programs as outlined on its official website. Additionally, it operates within the transportation sector with a focus on highway maintenance as well as support for aviation and transit services per information from its official website.
