FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) — When compared with other southern Colorado cities, the bridge situation here seems better than most. Robert McDonald, the city’s transportation director, said that its seven major bridges are in good shape. “Our major bridges are inspected by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) every two years,” he said. “And we’ve received
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MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – An inspection last year found that the town of Manitou Springs has 11 bridges in poor condition. But the situation may not be as dire as you’d think. Roy Chaney, the public works director, said that those structures are actually culverts because they don’t meet the minimum 20-foot length definition
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Steel City and Home of Heroes will experience a flurry of bridge construction during the next year; possibly more than it’s ever had. Four bridges in town are rated in poor or otherwise low condition: The city-owned Union Avenue bridge on the south end downtown and the LaCrosse bridge near
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The Colorado College hockey team will host a weekend series with their rival Denver. The Pioneers have had the gold pan in their possession for the last five years.
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The CSU Pueblo men’s soccer team will play in the NCAA semifinals for a third consecutive year on Thursday. The Wolfpack will play the University of Charleston on Thursday afternoon.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The recent closure of the Blue Mesa Bridge on US 50 near Gunnison, left many of us wondering how safe our bridges are to drive on. Investigators with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) determined that cracks and other safety issues that developed were caused not by how the bridge
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Officials say that an 18-month project will start early next year to address one of the most notorious areas for flash flooding in the Pikes Peak region. The intersection of Siferd Boulevard and Date Street — in the middle of Spring Creek and the Templeton Gap drainage area — has
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FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) — UPDATE — The train crossing on Main Street in Security-Widefield closed Thursday morning, apparently as part of maintenance work conducted by the BNSF Railway; no estimated time of reopening has been given. Fountain officials confirmed that work continues on the crossing at Duckwood Road, and is expected to end later today
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FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is wrapping up a project at a T-shaped intersection designed to eliminate serious “T-bone” crashes. The safety project started four months ago at the corner of Highway 85/87 and Carson Boulevard. The $2.6 million project will improve safety and traffic flow through a nearby neighborhood.
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On early signing day for the Class of 2025. Two students signed their national letters of intent on Wednesday. Rhett Armstrong signed to play football at Baylor and Court Towns signed to play football at the Air Force Academy.
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The CSU Pueblo men’s soccer team will host Fort Lewis in the NCAA tournament on Saturday. A win by the Wolfpack and they will advance to the NCAA semifinals.
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The Colorado College hockey team will return to the ice this weekend. As the Tigers will travel to play Providence. C.C. head coach Kris Mayotte coached at Providence from 2014 to 2019.
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Vista Ridge High School won the Qdoba Friday Night Blitz Spirit Award for week nine of the high school football season. Vista Ridge high school received the Qdoba Friday Night Blitz Spirit Award plaque on Tuesday.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Neighbors and drivers waiting for a two-block stretch of Galley Road to reopen, will have to wait a while longer. City officials announced last week that a bridge replacement scheduled for completion by the end of this year, now won’t be finished until next summer. Galley — between San Miguel
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A state trooper recently spoke with KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior regarding topics that several viewers have asked about. Trooper Sherri Mendez, a public relations officer for the Colorado State Patrol, replied to questions about colored lights on vehicles and the status of the new lane filtering law for motorcycles
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The Cheyenne Wells football team won the six man championship on Friday. The Tigers beat Stratton 50-27 to avenge last year’s loss in the state championship game.
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Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter made a strong case for the Heisman trophy on Friday. Hunter scored three touchdowns and also intercepted a pass in the Buffaloes 52-0 against Oklahoma State.
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The Colorado Buffaloes beat Oklahoma State 52-0 on Friday afternoon.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Neighbors and drivers are glad that the city repaved Vickers Drive between Academy and Union Boulevards this summer, but are less excited with more changes starting next week. In hopes of reducing crashes and increasing safety, the city will reconfigure the nearly mile-long segment, reducing the total number of lanes
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MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO) — After a chaotic day along Interstate 25 in the Monument Hill area, drivers and authorities are hoping for a calmer and safer atmosphere Thursday. The weather is cooperating. After snow, ice and slick roads contributed to numerous crashes and slide-offs Wednesday, the pavement on I-25 was largely dry early on Thanksgiving
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