Southbound I-25 Closure in Pueblo this Week

Description: Map of Interstate 25 in Pueblo. Southbound Interstate 25 CLOSED at 6th Street in Pueblo - Monday, Dec. 23 from 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. Detour: 6th Street, south on North Santa Fe Avenue, east on City Center Drive to reenter I-25.


Published: 12/17/2024
Byline: SECO News

Southbound I-25 Closure in Pueblo this Week

Lane, shoulder and full closures for overhead sign removal at City Center Drive

Pueblo, Colorado — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contractor partner Work  Zone Traffic Control will be removing overhead signage at City Center Drive requiring the full closure of southbound I-25 at 6th Street between 12 and 2 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23. 

Traffic Impacts for I-25 in Pueblo:

  • North- and southbound right shoulder closures on I-25 from MP 98.54 to MP 98.8 on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • North- and southbound right lane closure on I-25 from MP 98.54 to MP 98.8 on Sunday, Dec. 22 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

  • Southbound I-25 will be closed at Sixth Street on Monday, Dec. 23 from 12 to 2 a.m.

    • Detour: 6th Street, south on North Santa Fe Avenue to City Center Drive. Travel one block east on City Center Drive to reenter southbound I-25.


General Traffic Impacts
Motorists and area residents can expect the following impacts during construction: 

  • Shoulder and single lane closures within the work zone.

  • Full closure of southbound I-25 at Sixth Street in Pueblo on Monday, Dec. 23.

  • Reduced speeds in the work zone will be in place.

  • Plan ahead and expect delays. 

  • Construction schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change.

  • For current information on construction impacts, please check COtrip.org.

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!



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