COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Drivers on Marksheffel Road can expect a new traffic pattern starting Saturday, according to the City of Colorado Springs.
The shift is happening between north of Stetson Hills Boulevard and Ryker Peak.
On Saturday, the city says drivers should expect flaggers directing alternating traffic, as well as brief stops. They also say Tarren Heights will reopen to traff, and Ryker Peak will remain open.
The city says travelers should plan for minor delays and use caution while driving through the work zone.
The traffic shift is part of an ongoing project to widen Marksheffel Road between North Carefree Circle and Dublin Boulevard. The work includes the following:
- widening Marksheffel Road to two lanes in each direction
- adding a center median
- improving drainage
- adding new sidewalks and paths
For more information about the project, visit the City of Colorado Springs website.
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