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Summer to Fall 2023

Underground utility work from North Carefree Circle to Barnes Road

Fall 2023 to Late 2024

Construct surface improvements between North Carefree Circle and Barnes Road

2025-2026

Continue constructing surface improvements between Barnes Road and Dublin Boulevard

Traffic Impacts

Phase 1: North Carefree Circle to Barnes Road

  • Expect periodic lane closures for finishing work.
  • Travelers should expect equipment and workers adjacent to the road.
  • The posted speed limit is 35 mph.
  • Follow signs and flagger directions when present. 
  • As part of a separate project, Colorado Springs Utilities is upgrading an underground gas pipeline in the median of Marksheffel Road. Travelers should expect a northbound Marksheffel Road left lane closure near Barnes Road.

Phase 2: Dublin Boulevard to Barnes Road

  • Tamlin Road east of Marksheffel Road is closed for full reconstruction. The signed detour route directs travelers to use Huber Road to access businesses and Peoples United Methodist Church.
  • Travelers should expect equipment and workers adjacent to the road.
  • Marksheffel Road will close to all through traffic from south of Dublin Boulevard to north of Stetson Hills Boulevard for three consecutive nights (Feb. 3 - 5) from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. The signed detour route will direct Marksheffel Road travelers to use Peterson Road between Dublin Boulevard and Stetson Hills Boulevard during the overnight closures. Local access to the Mountain Valley neighborhood (Ryker Peak Drive and Tarren Heights) will be provided from either the north or south. Residents should follow signs and crew instructions.

Text IMPROVE to 866-762-3640 to receive text alerts regarding construction updates and traffic impacts.