About
The project will address infrastructure and mobility needs on 8th Street between Fountain Creek to Motor City Drive. More than 30,000 vehicles use this road daily. It serves as an important link to businesses and neighborhoods southwest of Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 24.
This PPRTA-funded project was approved by voters in 2012. Initial design work showed that, in addition to road improvements, the corridor needed other significant infrastructure upgrades. Needs included drainage improvements, safer multimodal access, increased capacity on the bridge carrying traffic across Fountain Creek, and a new water main under the roadway.
Construction starts!
The eastbound lanes of the Highway 24 Frontage Road from northbound 8th Street to the Highway 24 intersections close to traffic beginning Monday, June 9. Motorists will be detoured to make a right turn from 8th Street to Highway 24.
The sidewalk on the east side of the 8th Street bridge and the Midland Trail bridge over the creek also close on June 9. Pedestrians and trail users will be detoured to the west side of 8th Street to avoid the construction.
The closures are necessary to prepare the construction site and place equipment for the removal of the Midland Trail bridge over Fountain Creek, scheduled for the night of June 12.
After removing the trail bridge, crews will begin widening the 8th Street bridge on the east side. They will add a northbound lane across the bridge and replace the Midland Trail bridge with an attached multi-use path on the bridge. This phase of the project is scheduled to run through early 2026.
During this phase of construction, the bridge will remain open in both directions, although occasional lane shifts and lane closures should be expected. Access to local businesses will remain open and clearly visible.
Key Elements
- Widening of the 8th Street bridge over Fountain Creek. This includes the addition of a northbound lane with attached sidewalk/trail for improved access to Highway 24 and the Midland Trail.
- Drainage improvements from Bear Creek to Moreno Avenue.
- Addition of sidewalks and curb and gutter on 8th Street from Fountain Creek to Lower Gold Camp Road.
- Asphalt overlay of 8th Street from Motor City Drive to Highway 24.
- Traffic signal improvements on 8th Street at Lower Gold Camp Road and Moreno Avenue.
- Replacement of a 24-inch water main under 8th Street, from Vermijo Avenue to Motor City Drive.
Schedule
The project will be built in three phases now that the study and design are completed. Work starts with widening the bridge over Fountain Creek. This eases traffic impacts during later construction phases by providing additional traffic capacity and mobility. It also, improves pedestrian and bike access along that stretch of 8th Street.
- Summer-Fall 2025: Widen 8th Street bridge over Fountain Creek
- Fall–Winter 2025: Replace water main, Vermijo Avenue to Motor City Drive
- Spring-Summer 2026: 8th Street roadway work (concrete/paving)
Funding
This project is primarily funded by the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority.
Public Information
Public Engagement
Open House May 7, 2025
The City held an open house on May 7, 2025, at Norris Penrose Event Center. All materials were made available digitally and can be viewed below.
Station Boards
Please use the links below to navigate to each station’s boards.
Engage with Us!
If you still have questions about the project, you may contact the project hotline (719-377-3089) or email 8thStConstruction@gmail.com. We’re happy to help you!