Southbound I-25 closures in Colorado Springs on April 16 through April 19

Southbound I-25 closures in Colorado Springs on April 16 through April 19 April 15, 2026 - Southeastern Colorado - Overnight lane closure on Thursday with full closure of southbound I-25 overnight Friday and Sunday https://www.codot.gov/news/2026/april-2026-news/southbound-i25-colosprings-close-april16 https://www.codot.gov/@@site-logo/siteLogo.png

Travel Advisory

April 15, 2026 - Southeastern Colorado - Overnight lane closure on Thursday with full closure of southbound I-25 overnight Friday and Sunday

Colorado Springs - The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner, SEMA Construction, Inc., will have lane closures on southbound Interstate 25 between Fillmore Street (near Mile Point 144) and Garden of the Gods Road (near MP 146). These closures are necessary for the safety of the traveling public and construction crews.

During the planned overnight lane closures on Thursday, April 16, the southbound left and middle lanes will be closed while crews cut into the pavement to prepare for roadway repairs.

On Friday, April 17, crews will be conducting bridge deck repairs, and the removal and replacement of expansion devices on both ends of the bridge. On Sunday, April 19, crews will finish bridge deck repairs and implement a traffic shift to allow crews to continue roadway work behind barriers.

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

• 10 p.m. on Friday, April 17, to 4 a.m. on Saturday, April 18
• 10 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, to 4 a.m. on Monday, April 20

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.

• May 1: Full overnight closure of northbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road.
• May 8: Full overnight closure of southbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road.

Traffic Impacts

On the evening of Thursday, April 16, motorists can expect lane closures on southbound I-25 between Fillmore Street and Garden of the Gods Road:

• Beginning at 7 p.m., the southbound left lane will be closed
• From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. there will be double lane closures on southbound I-25
• During the double lane closures traffic will be reduced to one lane
• All lanes will reopen by 6 a.m. on Friday, April 17

On the evening of Friday, April 17, and Sunday, April 19, motorists can expect:

• Beginning at 7 p.m., southbound 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 southbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods Road.
  The following detour route will be in effect:
  • Motorists traveling southbound on I-25: Motorists should take Exit 146 to Garden of the Gods Road. Motorists should turn right (heading west) on Garden of the Gods Road, turn left (heading south) on Centennial Boulevard and continue straight to reconnect with southbound I-25 past Fillmore Street near Centennial Boulevard
• Two lanes will reopen at 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, and Monday, April 20, with one lane remaining closed
• All lanes will reopen at 6 a.m. on Monday, April 20.

Detour map for southbound I-25 closure at Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs: Motorists traveling southbound on I-25: Motorists should take Exit 146 to Garden of the Gods Road. Motorists should turn right (heading west) on Garden of the Gods Road, turn left (heading south) on Centennial Boulevard and continue straight to reconnect with southbound I-25 past Fillmore Street near Centennial Boulevard.

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

• Call the project information line at 719-219-9815
• Email the project team at: [email protected]
• Visit the project website at: codot.gov/projects/i25gogfillmorelanes

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:

• Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
• Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp
• Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
• Check scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
• Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

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!

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