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Shattered in seconds: 49 lives lost in Colorado Springs traffic crashes in 2024
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Warren Lemmons at 19 was ready to start a new chapter of his life. He was preparing to sell his motorcycle, move from Colorado Springs to Denver, while transferring jobs and leasing an apartment with a close friend. Lemmons’ bright future was shattered in seconds…
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Organizations offering New Year’s Eve partygoers ride vouchers to keep roads safe
New Year’s Eve is here and many people are ready to get out of their houses and out on the town. But while everyone is having fun, organizations such as the Colorado State Patrol say it’s important to make sure a safe ride home is planned ahead of time. The CSP along with the Colorado…
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WATCH: Rockslide closes southern Colorado highway
A bystander couple captured the moment Sunday afternoon when tons of rock and dirt collapsed on Colorado 96 between Westcliffe and Wetmore. “It was pretty incredible to see,” said Westcliffe resident Sierra Wright. “I’m just glad everybody is okay.” Wright and Quin Rasmussen were traveling to a hiking spot in their vehicle when the collapse…
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Fines coming to drivers who bust express lane rules
A 30-day grace period for drivers who weave in and out of express lanes on some Colorado highways is coming to an end. Beginning Jan. 1, weaving drivers in express lanes in the Central 70, Interstate 25 South Gap and U.S. 36 corridors will be fined instead of receiving a warning, according to a news…
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Westbound I-70 closed in the mountains
Westbound Interstate 70 was closed at Georgetown because of unsafe driving conditions Wednesday, according to the Colorado State Patrol. “Best option is to stay in Denver,” State Patrol said late in the afternoon on X, formerly known as Twitter. Eastbound lanes of I-70 were closed at the Eisenhower Tunnel because of a crash east of…
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Colorado Springs traffic roundup: Construction and route changes affecting post-holiday travelers
This weekend should see busy roads around Colorado Springs during post-holiday travel. Here are the major transportation and construction updates that could impact travelers in the upcoming week. Interstate 25 Southbound I-25 will be closed at Mesa Ridge Parkway starting Dec. 4 to complete work on a safety and efficiency improvement project, per the Colorado…
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Colorado Springs traffic roundup: Construction and route changes affecting post-holiday travelers
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save This weekend should see busy roads around Colorado Springs during post-holiday travel. Here are the major transportation and construction updates that could impact travelers in the upcoming week. Interstate 25 Southbound I-25 will be closed at Mesa Ridge Parkway starting Dec. 4 to complete work…
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Northbound I-25 to close overnight in southern Colorado
Those hoping to get an early start on weekend travel, beware. The Colorado Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that northbound Interstate 25 will be closed overnight near the Southern Colorado city of Walsenburg, about 40 miles from the New Mexico border. CDOT officials say the closure will allow crews to shift traffic over the…
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Northbound I-25 to close overnight in southern Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Those hoping to get an early start on weekend travel, beware. The Colorado Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that northbound Interstate 25 will be closed overnight near the Southern Colorado city of Walsenburg, about 40 miles from the New Mexico border. CDOT officials say…
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Colorado state trooper struck, injured while responding to crash on Highway 115
A Colorado State Patrol trooper was struck and injured Wednesday afternoon while responding to a crash on Colorado Highway 115 south of Colorado Springs. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado State Patrol, the state trooper, identified as Trooper Tyler Atkins, was working on a previous accident near the intersection of Highway…