Spring is traffic cone season around Colorado Springs, where several major projects are either kicking off or beginning to wrap up.

Drivers can expect to see some final touches in efforts to rejuvenate Tejon Street in downtown, while a historic bridge near Colorado College will see a months-long closure for restoration and safety improvements.

Here’s a roundup of roadway happenings for the week of April 20.

2C paving schedule

The city of Colorado Springs will kick off its 2026 paving season next week, using sales tax revenue under the 2C ballot measure, which had its 10-year anniversary last year.

Voters extended the .57% sales and use tax for another 10 years in 2024.

According to the city’s website, the 2C program has repaved 1,974 miles of roadway and replaced over 4 million square feet of sidewalk. The list of planned paving projects for 2026 is out now.

Tejon Street

The Tejon Street revitalization project is reaching an end, with a closure scheduled for next week.

Tejon will be closed April 20-24 between Colorado Avenue and Kiowa Street. The closure will allow crews to complete finishing touches like paving and crosswalk installation on the section. Affected intersections include Tejon and Pikes Peak Avenue, where decorative granite crosswalks are planned.

According to the city, pedestrian access will remain open through the work zone, but on-street parking will not be available.

Drivers may also see intermittent closures on Pikes Peak Avenue for crosswalk installation into the beginning of May.

Marksheffel Road

The city of Colorado Springs is planning a full closure of Marksheffel Road north of Dublin Boulevard on Friday, April 17.

The closure will allow for drainage work that requires excavation across the roadway, according to the city. The task is part of a larger project to improve the two-lane section of Marksheffel between North Carefree Circle and Dublin Boulevard by expanding to four lanes and adding sidewalks.

The closure is planned to start at 7 p.m. and last through noon on Saturday, depending on the weather. Nearby residents should expect some overnight construction noise.

Drivers should still have access to businesses and Banning Lewis Ranch at Vista Cerro Avenue, according to the city. Traffic on Dublin will not be affected.

A detour will take drivers onto Woodmen Road and then to Powers Boulevard and Dublin Boulevard.

Cache La Poudre Street/Mesa Road Bridge

The Cache La Poudre Street Bridge over Monument Creek will be closed starting Monday, as crews work to repair the bridge deck and widen sidewalks.

The 90-year-old bridge’s Art Deco details will be preserved, according to the city of Colorado Springs.

The closure will last into the fall and include a curve on the east side for construction staging. During the project, parking will be limited, especially on the east side. The city advised Colorado College users to park on the east side.

Park access will also be limited to Glen Avenue at Uintah Street, west of Monument Creek. The greenway trail will stay open most of the time, but pedestrians should expect occasional detours.

Drivers will need to detour to the Uintah Street Bridge to cross the creek, while pedestrians can use the pedestrian bridge to the south.

Circle Drive

Work to replace the Circle Drive bridges is nearing its conclusion, anticipated for fall 2026. In the meantime, construction continues. The city of Colorado Springs says the westbound off-ramp to the Hancock Expressway will be closed until late April.

Drivers will still have access to businesses in the area from the Hancock Expressway via both directions of the Circle Drive on ramp. Drivers will not be able to access Hancock Expressway from westbound Circle Drive, however.

The completion date will depend on the weather and coordination with the railroad, according to the city. Drivers are advised to use caution in the construction area and expect delays.

North Stone Avenue

A stormwater project started last fall resumed this week, with expected lane impacts on North Stone Avenue at Fillmore Street through early 2027.

The project will start with the installation of a new water main, according to the city.

Drivers and pedestrians will see impacts along the roadway for months to come. No street parking will be available through the duration of the project. On the east side of North Stone, one southbound lane will stay open, with traffic guided through the construction zone with cones and signs.

Access to businesses will stay open with the project team working to “minimize disruptions,” according to the city. Drivers should expect delays and consider alternative routes.

After construction, the city says North Stone Avenue’s road surface, driveways, curbs, gutters and landscaping will be restored. The work is meant to reduce drainage issues and allow connections to the new stormwater system.