Overnight lane closures on I-25 between Fillmore St. and Garden of the Gods Rd.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be implementing an overnight traffic switch on northbound I-25 between Fillmore Street and Garden of the Gods Road.

Starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, the left northbound lane will close. CDOT says two northbound lanes will be closed from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Thursday.

The shift is necessary to maintain traffic flow while crews prepare to demolition the Ellston Street bridge, according to CDOT.

Sinton Trail is currently closed to ensure public safety during the demolition of the bridge. CDOT says it will reopen on Tuesday, June 24.

For more information about the project, you can call (719)219-9815, send an email to i25lanesproject@getinfonow.us, or visit CDOT's website.

CDOT urges travelers to “know before you go” by checking weather forecasts, anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions.

You can view the following resources below:

• road conditions and travel information 
• download the COtrip Planner app
• sign up for project or travel alerts
• see scheduled construction lane closures
• Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

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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