Construction begins on Rock Island Trail extension in east Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The City of Colorado Springs announces construction on a more than 2-mile extension of the Rock Island Trail between Sand Creek and Constitution Avenue.

The city says the project will create a continuous east-west trail connection by adding a new pedestrian bridge over Sand Creek, a pedestrian-activated flashing crossing at Peterson Road and accessibility improvements along the corridor.

According to city officials, a 210-foot pedestrian bridge over Sand Creek will carry the new trail across the creek as part of the extension along the historic Rock Island corridor, while the new crossing at Peterson Road will improve access across the roadway for people walking, biking, running and using mobility devices.

“The Rock Island Trail is an important east-west corridor, and this extension will help close key gaps in the trail network while creating a safer, more accessible route for the community,” said Emily Duncan, trails development coordinator for the City’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department. “The new bridge over Sand Creek and improved crossing at Peterson Road will expand opportunities for recreation and active transportation while building out the City’s urban trail network.”

The city expects to complete the project by winter and says neighbors should watch for impacts as work progresses.

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