Overview
The Fillmore Bridge Project seeks to evaluate the deteriorating bridges on Fillmore Street over Monument Creek, the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail, and the Union Pacific Railroad, and seeks to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety along Fillmore and provide trail connection(s) to the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail.
Existing maintenance is occurring on the bridges over Monument Creek and the Union Pacific Railroad, just east of I-25. Maintenance includes repairs to the bridge decks, waterproofing, and an asphalt overlay. This work is expected to last through the end of 2024. Current maintenance is not part of the Fillmore Bridge Project, but updates will be provided as they are made available given the proximity of the work.
About
Background
Fillmore Street is a heavily traveled east-west corridor in central Colorado Springs. The Fillmore Bridges are immediately east of I-25, approximately three miles north of downtown Colorado Springs. The two bridges are over Monument Creek, the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail, and the Union Pacific Railroad (view a map of the project area here). These bridges are over sixty (60) years old and have reached the end of their service lives.
Local and regional agencies have identified deficiencies in the bridges, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, connectivity to the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail, and traffic operations. Preservation of public safety makes the replacement of these bridges a top priority for the City, and the Fillmore Bridge Project has been identified as a Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) A-list project.
The City is currently in Phase I: Planning and Environmental Linkage (PEL) Study, the initial planning phase. This phase will identify potential environmental, community, and transportation impacts, as well as the benefits of replacing the two bridges. The Project will work to develop various solutions that improve the bridge infrastructure, multimodal safety, and connectivity. A range of solutions will then be carried into future phases of the project.
The current phase will proactively engage the community to develop alternatives informed by local needs. All plans produced during the process may be adopted during a subsequent environmental review.
Funding
This project is funded by the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Bridge Investment Program (BIP) Planning Grant and the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA). The City intends to apply for future BIP grant funding to complete the bridge replacement effort.
Public Engagement
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a robust engagement process. The City will provide regular updates and ongoing ways to provide feedback throughout the project.
Public Meeting # 1
Join the City of Colorado Springs for the Fillmore Street Bridge Improvements and Trail Connections – I-25 to Monument Creek Project Open House.
Meeting Details
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 4:30-6:30 pm
Location: The Best Western Plus Executive Residency Fillmore Inn 3150 N. Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Parking: Parking is available at the hotel
Transit: From Downtown Colorado Springs, take Bus Route 14 every 60 minutes to the Chestnut/Fillmore Stop.
What to Expect
- Stop by anytime from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to view materials, ask questions and share feedback.
- Provide input on the project’s process, purpose, and proposed alternatives being evaluated for the replacement of these bridges.
- Sign up to stay engaged to receive project updates and upcoming meeting notifications.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the City of Colorado Springs will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. In addition, the City offers translation services for materials and meetings. Citizens may submit requests for translation and accommodation by emailing Shelly Oren at soren@kearnswest.com by Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
De acuerdo con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés) de 1990, la ciudad de Colorado Springs no discriminará a las personas calificadas con discapacidades. Además, la Ciudad ofrece servicios de traducción para materiales y reuniones. Los ciudadanos pueden enviar solicitudes de traducción y alojamiento enviando un correo electrónico a Shelly Oren a soren@kearnswest.com antes del martes 12 de noviembre, 2024.
Self-Guided Virtual Open House
If you were unable to attend the in-person open house or prefer a virtual experience, we invite you to participate in the self-guided Fillmore Bridge Project Open House.
Station Boards
Please use the links below to navigate to each station’s boards. The PDFs linked present the same materials presented at the in-person open house:
- Welcome Station
- Station 2: History and Background
- Station 3: Phase I: Planning and Environmental Linkage (PEL) Study
- Station 4: Purpose & Need
- Station 5: Existing Conditions
- Station 6: Alternatives
- Station 7: Next Steps
Engage with us!
Once you have explored the self-guided virtual open house, we encourage you to fill out a short comment form (Tarjeta de Comentarios) to ask questions and share your feedback.
Feedback will be collected until Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Stakeholder Working Group
Stakeholder Working Group
The Stakeholder Working Group is composed of representatives of the broader community. The group works together on specific project elements. It also assists the City in sharing information with community members and the project team.
Meeting Summaries
Stakeholder Working Group Roster
Organization | Name |
| Aberdeen Ridge Retirement Community | Jane Woolson |
| Bike Colorado Springs | Jerry White |
| CDOT | Jason Nelson |
| Citizens' Transportation Advisory Board | Carlos Perez |
| City of Colorado Springs Fire Department | Jeff Hanenberg |
| City of Colorado Springs Office of Economic Development | Shakanah Tedder |
| City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services | Emily Duncan |
| City of Colorado Springs Planning and Neighborhood Services | Ryan Tefertiller |
| City of Colorado Springs Police Department | Olav Chaney |
| City of Colorado Springs Public Works | Kerry Childress |
| Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC | Devin Camacho |
| Colorado Springs Ear Associates | |
| Colorado Springs Housing Authority | Chad Wright |
| CONO | Kelly Bull |
| Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs | Chelsea Gondeck |
| Friends of Garden of the Gods | Bill Koerner |
| Garden of the Gods Resort & Club | Jan Verweij |
| Holiday Village Mobile Home Community | Sarah Davis |
| Independence Center | Paul Spotts |
| Kissing Camels Estates | Kevin Patterson |
| Kissing Camels Family Dentistry | |
| Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant | |
| Mountain Metro Transit | Jacob Matsen |
| Norwood | Jeff Finn |
| PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic | James Crabtree |
| Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority | Jim Godfrey |
| Pikes Peak United Way | Cindy Aubrey |
| Roadhouse Cinemas | |
| School District 11 | Cedric McCampbell |
| Trails and Open Space Coalition | Allen Beauchamp |
| VisitCOS | Holly Taylor |