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.
Stakeholder Working Group
The Stakeholder Working Group is composed of representatives of the broader community that the project serves. The group will work together on specific project elements and assist the City in sharing information with community members and the project team.