Major traffic adjustments are on the horizon for drivers accustomed to traversing the intersection of US Highway 24 and Peterson Road. Starting Monday, January 5, the slip exit lane from eastbound US Highway 24 to southbound Peterson Road will be no more, as confirmed by the City of Colorado Springs. Those heading to Peterson Road from the east will need to slow down and navigate through the signalized junction during the construction period.
The safety improvement project requires significant work in the area, and January marks the commencement of water line casing installation southwest of the construction corridor, near an electric substation. These proceedings are part of an ongoing effort to enhance the area's infrastructure. Meanwhile, for those traversing north along Peterson Road and Highway 24, steel giants continue to lay the groundwork for new storm drains, activities which may stretch commuters' patience with possible traffic slowdowns. Signs around the affected areas will provide updates on the status of the work and related traffic advice.
Colorado Springs Utilities isn't idling by, as work is already underway on Peterson Road, just a stone's throw south of Highway 24. The project’s scope includes the laying down of electrical lines and the threading of fiber optic cables, a mission set to carry on through the middle of January. To juggle the hustle of construction and the steady flow of traffic, temporary traffic lights are operational at both the north and south intersections of Peterson Road. Drivers are advised to keep an eye out for signs to navigate the area amidst the changes.
