Rockfall mitigation along US 24 from Cascade to Manitou Springs

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Signs pointing to Interstate 25 and Highway 24 at the intersection of Nevada Avenue and Cimarron Street in Colorado Springs on June 18, 2025.

Drivers heading through Ute Pass west of Manitou Springs might see some traffic delays as the Colorado Department of Transportation begins rockfall mitigation on US Highway 24.

The work zone spans from Cascade and Chipita Park to Manitou Springs. The speed limit will be lowered to 35 MPH. Lanes will shift as drivers and motorists could experience head-to-head traffic for the next two weeks.

Work began Monday, June 16, and will start back up again Monday, June 23 through June 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Road Closure on US Highway 24 from Cascade and Chipita Park to Manitou Springs
Colorado Department of Transportation
Road Closure on US Highway 24 from Cascade and Chipita Park to Manitou Springs

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