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• Interstate-25 bridge closed for road work

  February 22, 2013 12:49 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Department of Transportation has closed a bridge from northbound Interstate-25 to westbound Interstate-70 to repair surface problems. Spokeswoman Mindy Crane said the bridge was temporarily closed on Friday because of problems with an expansion joint between bridge sections that could cause cars to have flat... more »

• Emotions run high at Wasson High School closure discussion Play Video

  January 17, 2013 1:34 AM

  Parents, students, and school staff met for a second time at Wasson High School Wednesday night; it's one of three schools District 11 is considering closing in an effort to cut costs. There were many tears shed as community members voiced their concerns to the school board. The district... more »

• I-25 open again south of Walsenburg

  April 14, 2012 11:14 AM

  I-25 is now open again in the northbound lanes south of Walsenburg. Colorado State Patrol shut down both northbound lanes early Saturday morning after a three-vehicle accident. A spokesperson says there were no injuries in the accident; the closure was more about clearing debris from the roadway. Both... more »

• Closures and Delays for 3/8

  March 8, 2012 8:19 AM

  Fort Carson: 2 hr. delay for non-essential personnel Buelah Schools: Closed Rye Elementary School: Closed Rye High School: Closed Craver Middle School: Closed more »

• I-25 motorcycle accident sends one to hospital by helicopter

  February 25, 2012 12:29 PM

  State Patrol is investigating a motorcycle accident on I-25 just south of Castle Rock. The rider had to be flown to a nearby hospital for treatment. A spokesperson for State Patrol says the rider went down on their motorcycle just past mile marker 176, in the northbound lanes. Right... more »

• Possible school closing in D-60 Play Video

  November 9, 2011 11:58 PM

  Tonight Centennial High School in Pueblo had a packed house as the D-60 school board heard from parents and teachers on possible school closures. This was the first of two meetings with parents to discuss possible school closings in District 60. Before the meeting even started there were around... more »

• Bleach bottle to blame for Fountain Mesa Rd closure

  October 16, 2011 12:04 PM

  Fountain Mesa Road was closed 4:30 am Sunday morning due to what appeared to be hazardous materials discovered in the roadway. A Fountain Police Officer patrolling along Fountain Mesa Rd came upon a motorist who was stopped in their car in the 8200 block of the roadway due to... more »

• Road closure in Fountain

  October 16, 2011 8:47 AM

  Fountain Mesa Road is closed right now. A Fountain Police Officer was removing trash from the road between Hurley Drive and Village Meadows Drive, when he discovered materials that could ne hazardous and explosive. Members of the Fountain Fire Department and Metro EOD have arrived and are on... more »

• Platte closure

  September 18, 2011 4:20 PM

  Remember that today, Sunday, September 18, Platte will be closed between Hancock and Union until 12am. This will also be the case for the next two Saturdays. Crews are replacing water drains along the road. All construction is scheduled to be finished by November. Detours are on place. more »

• A section of E. Platte Ave. closed today

  September 18, 2011 2:16 PM

  Work on E. Platte was originally scheduled for Saturday, September 17, but was rescheduled for today, Sunday, September 18. E. Platte is closed from Union Blvd. going eastbound and Handcock Ave. going westbound. Closure runs from 7 a.m. until 12 a.m., as crews are replacing storm drains in that area.... more »

• How to get to and from the USA Pro Cycling Challenge

  August 18, 2011 2:22 PM

  Ahead of the Prologue Time Trials Monday, USA Pro Cycling Challenge organizers want to remind you of road closures and the best ways to get to the event. The most convenient way to make it to the race is by bike. The City of Colorado Springs and Mountain Metropolitan... more »

• Committee to study future use of school buildings in Pueblo

  June 21, 2011 6:29 PM

  Pueblo City Schools is taking the first step in a study of the future use of school buildings. The district has seen steadily declining enrollment for years and is faced with the possibility of closing school buildings in the future. The district is asking for citizens who would be... more »

• Rock slide closes Highway 50 near Cotopaxi

  February 14, 2011 7:34 PM

  A rock slide, described as "massive" by a local official, has closed Highway 50 in western Fremont County. Highway 50 parallels the Arkansas River from the Royal Gorge to Salida. The slide area is just west of the small town of Cotopaxi. The road is expected to be... more »

• UPDATE: Platte Ave at Wahsatch reopened

  January 1, 2011 5:02 PM

  Colorado Springs Police had to close a portion of Platte Ave. East of Wahsatch due to multiple accidents and ice build up through the underpass. They have cleared the accidents and sand trucks have placed traction grit to the road. Many streets through out the city have had some melting... more »

• Fountain Fire Deparment closing Mesa Road due to hazardous road conditions

  December 30, 2010 6:11 PM

  Fountain Fire Department has just reported that they are closing Mesa Road due to hazardous road conditions. Drivers are advised that if you must be on the road to take an alternate route. more »

• UCCS closed due to weather

  December 30, 2010 6:02 PM

  Due to the worsening weather conditions and forecast for this evening, UCCS will be closing campus at 3pm to give everyone the opportunity to make it home safely. Evening classes and activities beginning after 3:00 p.m. have been cancelled. All non-essential services offices are to close at 3:00 p.m.... more »

• Accidents on I-25 near Pueblo brings traffic to stand still

  December 17, 2010 9:40 AM

  The Colorado State Patrol along with Pueblo County Emergency crews are working to reopen I-25 between mile markers 108 and 109 at Purcell Blvd. The accident has the interstate closed in both directions following a multiple vehicle accident early this morning. Crews are working to reopen the interstate in both... more »

• Rumors swirl about closure of Disabled American Veterans office

  October 19, 2010 7:45 PM

  The Disabled American Veterans office in Colorado Springs is not closing, contrary to a fast-spreading rumor that was originally based on factual information. The office functions as a liason between disabled veterans and the Veterans Affairs office to help veterans work through the complex process of applying for and... more »

• Judge Orr Road still closed after washout

  May 20, 2010 12:45 AM

  A closed road is causing some big problems in Falcon. Three weeks ago a rain storm washed out a large portion of Judge Orr Road near Highway 24 causing El Paso County to close it. Unfortunately it's already hurt Falcon Firefighters who had to maneuver around it when a small... more »

• Update: All-Clear on suspicious bag in Cripple Creek

  May 13, 2010 5:50 PM

  Update: Authorities have announced the "all-clear" on Bennett Avenue in Cripple Creek, where a suspicious bag sparked the shutdown of several blocks this afternoon. Authorities brought in the Colorado Springs Police Department's canine unit to investigate the suspicious bag. The bag was not threatening, and everything is back open... more »

• Wire netting going up on rocky sides of I-70

  April 10, 2010 11:43 AM

  Colorado highway authorities are putting up wire netting on the sides of Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon to guard against rock slides. The netting is going up about a month after some 20 rocks rained down on the highway, including a 66-ton boulder. The highway was heavily damaged, but no... more »

• Traffic Alert: Detour on I-25 Southbound

  March 1, 2010 9:13 PM

  Prepare for delays if you're traveling I-25 southbound from now until Tuesday morning at 6. I-25 is closed from mile marker 14 for road work. That's in the Trinidad area. To check the road conditions statewide click here. You can also click here to check on conditions in Colorado... more »

• Bay Bridge reopens after 6-day closure

  November 2, 2009 1:43 PM

  The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is open to traffic again following emergency repairs, ending days of frustration for Northern California commuters. California Department of Transportation spokesman Bart Ney had warned that drivers should prepare to find alternate routes for the Monday morning commute then announced the span would reopen.... more »

• Weekend closure on I-25 in Colorado Springs

  October 30, 2009 12:48 PM

  Northbound I-25 will be closed at Interquest Parkway overnight Sunday for removal of a sign bridge that spans the highway. C-DOT will close the highway at 9 p.m. Sunday and plans to reopen it by 4 a.m. Monday, before the morning commute. The work was postponed from last week... more »