Heads up, El Paso County commuters: starting Monday, August 4, you're going to need to navigate around a detour at Galley Road and Hathaway Drive. The construction work is part of an infrastructure project for the Cherokee Metropolitan District, so you'll be rerouted via Ford Street to connect with Highway 24 and the southern stretch of Hathaway Drive, according to El Paso County.
This infrastructure upgrade necessitates a closure that will affect both northbound and southbound traffic on Hathaway Drive at the Galley Road intersection. The changes are scheduled to hold for five days, although that could change if the weather becomes a factor. Keep this in mind if you plan on traveling through the area next week.
Drivers are being advised to expect some delays and to look out for signs redirecting their usual routes. Traffic safety is important; so remember to slow down through the work zone and keep an eye out for the presence of workers and their equipment. The county officials urge drivers to adhere to the detour signage and exercise caution.
