DENVER, Colo. (KRDO)– It’s been a holiday weekend filled with travel nightmares, and Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Denver International Airport is no exception. In fact, it’s the second-worst place to travel through in the entire country, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware. As of 8:30 P.M., 32% of the flights out of DEN have been delayed, and
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — We know about past, present and future major transportation projects such as along Interstate 25, U.S. 24 and Powers Boulevard but far less is widely known about transportation needs and challenges in the rural areas of the Pikes Peak region. Those issues are being addressed in a recently-released study by
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Drivers along the I-25 Gap between Monument and Castle Rock are getting closer to the time when they’ll have to pay a toll to use the new express lanes. The express lanes, one in each direction, have been free to drivers since late last year when the Colorado Department of
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JOHNSTOWN, Colo. (KRDO) — Officials are going to break ground on Colorado’s first Buc-ee’s location Tuesday, June 7, 2022. News that Colorado was getting a Buc-ee’s first broke in early February. Buc-ee’s is a travel center that boasts having the world’s “cleanest” bathrooms, freshest food, and friendliest beaver. The travel center first began in Texas
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The holiday weekend starts the busiest period of the year for the Pikes Peak Highway and summit, and it also brings a new reservation system for the top of America’s Mountain. Visitors are now required to make an online reservation to drive to the summit and pay a $2 fee
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HUERFANO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Drivers of three 18-wheelers escaped injury Monday when their vehicles rolled over in hurricane-force wind gusts on Interstate 25, north of Walsenburg. KRDO The Colorado State Patrol said that two of the semi-trailers overturned northbound at Exit 59; the third flipped southbound a few miles farther north near the Pueblo
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As summer vacation season approaches, traffic on Interstate 25 between South Academy Boulevard and the city of Fountain will be slower and heavier — partly because of several road projects along that eight-mile stretch. KRDO As KRDO NewsChannel 13 previously reported, the Colorado Department of Transportation is preparing to replace
Continue ReadingCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Several flights had to be diverted from Denver International Airport Wednesday due to high winds. According to officials with the Colorado Springs Airport, seven domestic and two international flights were diverted from DIA as of 4:30 p.m. At 4:16 p.m., DIA announced the airport had been placed on a “ground
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Masks are no longer required at the Colorado Springs Airport, but they are encouraging travelers to have masks with them as the situation continues to evolve. The Colorado Springs Airport says they made the decision per the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) decision to no longer enforce the mask mandate. The
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Anywhere you drive along Interstate 25 in Colorado, seems to be littered with trash. The Colorado Department of Transportation says their offices have been inundated with calls about the problem, which is why on Monday — they pulled every worker out of the Southeast Region office to help clean. CDOT
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs is getting more electric bikes. Thursday, PikeRide bike-share teamed up with Amazon to announce the opening of a new bike hub that will offer 40 new bikes to residents. After opening their facility at the Colorado Springs Airport last year, Amazon officials said they wanted to get more
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HUERFANO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Some Amazon packages might be delayed this week after strong winds Tuesday knocked over a semi-trailer carrying hundreds of parcels on I-25. The crash happened around 10 a.m. After flipping over, the trailer broke apart, causing hundreds of packages to come tumbling out. Colorado State Patrol contacted a Trinidad-based tow
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday, the state launched an auction of 22 cannabis-themed license plates. Proceeds from the auction will go towards the Colorado Disability Funding Committee. “For over a decade, Colorado has been a leader in the cannabis space, bringing bold, innovative, and creative businesses to the state. This effort allows us to celebrate
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Drivers should prepare for temporary lane closures along northbound and southbound I-25 while crews work on improvements between South Academy Boulevard and Santa Fe Avenue. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, there will be alternating left and right lane closures, on north and southbound I-25 between Monday, April 4
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PUEBLO WEST, Colo. (KRDO) — Many Pueblo West residents say the massive growth in their district has caused even worse road conditions and more properties being built on unpaved streets. Now, several residents are coming together, demanding a solution. This frustration comes as Pueblo West Metro District tells KRDO they’re struggling due to being understaffed
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The Colorado Springs Airport has just 12 gates in its passenger terminal. Its small size is part of its allure to many travelers. “My favorite part of the Colorado Springs Airport is that we are Colorado’s small airport,” aviation director Greg Phillips said. “It’s easy to get in, it’s easy to
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Spring in Colorado means temperature swings and that leads to potholes. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, “potholes are caused by the expansion and contraction of groundwater under the pavement. When water freezes, it fills more space under the pavement, which then expands, bends, and cracks, weakening the road
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Spring Break is kicking off at several school districts across the state next week, and many Coloradans are set to take their first big vacation since the start of the pandemic. Watch the video above to hear some of the latest travel survey data collected through AAA.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — While Daylight Savings means more sun during the evening, it also means less visibility for early morning commuters. Watch the video above to hear from a representative from AAA discuss the unexpected dangers that come along with Daylight Savings and how to keep yourself and others safe on the road
Continue ReadingCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Municipal Airport and Transportation Security Administration officials are warning travelers about the penalties they could face if they’re found with a firearm at the security checkpoint. To avoid those civil penalties, officials are offering helpful tips so travelers know what to expect during what is expected to be
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