CDOT explains challenges of repairing highway bumps & dips
The Colorado Department of Transportation used foam jacking to repair sunken concrete panels on southbound Interstate 25 near downtown Colorado…
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Colorado Springs to gradually connect three existing streets east to Banning Lewis Parkway
Developers have begun extending Stetson Hills Boulevard, Barnes Road, and North Carefree Circle toward the Banning Lewis Ranch subdivision to connect…
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CDOT responds to driver complaints, repairs aggravating bump on southbound I-25 in Colorado Springs
The Colorado Department of Transportation addressed a dangerous bump on southbound I-25 near the Bijou Street interchange after motorists complained…
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Crews expect to finish two repaving projects Wednesday on opposite sides of El Paso County
Dry weather has accelerated two major roadwork projects in El Paso County, including a complete rebuild of Industry Road and repaving efforts on Loy…
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Repaving one road saves money to resurface five others in Fountain, all in the same week
FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) — Crews recently finished a busy but successful week by resurfacing five streets that otherwise wouldn’t have happened this…
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Local traffic only during El Paso County Beacon Lite Road improvements
An $8 million infrastructure project on Beacon Lite Road in El Paso County has entered a phase that restricts travel to local traffic and those with…
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DRIVER ALERT: Part of South Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs to close for weekend
A portion of South Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs is scheduled to close from Friday evening until Monday midday as part of a multi-phase, $100…
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Northbound I-25 north of Castle Rock shut down to one lane due to vehicle fire
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado State Patrol says Interstate 25 north of Castle Rock was completely shut down at approximately 7:00 a.m. July 17…
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Colorado Springs repairs over 16,000 potholes in five-week citywide repair surge
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobalade is set to hold a media briefing on Thursday to announce the results of a five-week pothole saturation patrol…
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Pikes Peak Avenue bridge undergoes repairs through late October
Repair work began last week on a Pikes Peak Avenue bridge over Shooks Run Creek in Colorado Springs and is scheduled to be completed in late…
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Pueblo County sheriff announces tenative wildfire re-entry plan for Beulah residents Monday
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – Monday is the day many Beulah residents have been waiting for. This weekend, the Pueblo County sheriff announced plans…
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Officials outline steps to ease 8th St. construction impacts during rodeo week in Colorado Springs
The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo in Colorado Springs will cause traffic congestion along 8th Street, particularly at the Lower Gold Camp Road…
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Wetmore fire evacuees in Custer County expected to return home Monday morning
CUSTER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A segment of Highway 96 that had been closed during the Aspen Acres Fire will reopen on Monday so that evacuees can…
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‘Rock Creek’ fire near Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 80% contained
Editor’s note: Colorado Parks and Wildlife recently announced that the fire had been extinguished. Colorado Springs and the Fire Department have…
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Beulah remains one of most active areas in the Aspen Acres wildfire but also has greatest area of containment
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — On Day 11 of the Aspen Acres Fire, the Beulah area on the east side of the burn presents an interesting…
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KRDO13 speaks with first evacuees to return home in the ‘Aspen Acres’ wildfire in Pueblo County
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A weeklong ordeal has ended for dozens of people forced to evacuate during the “Aspen Acres” fire, now in its ninth…
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Changing checkpoint locations along Highway 67 in Fremont County pose more challenges
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — In addition to restricted access through the Highway 67 checkpoint south of Florence for the ongoing Aspen Acres…
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Residents of Fremont, Pueblo counties worry about threat from advancing ‘Aspen Acres’ fire
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Highway 96 through Wetmore in Custer County is closed as part of the latest evacuation from the “Aspen Acres” fire,…
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Northern movement of ‘Aspen Acres’ fire prompts mandatory evacuations south of Florence in Fremont County
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo, (KRDO) — Despite fire crews increasing containment from zero to 14% in the “Aspen Acres” fire over the weekend, the intensity…
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UPDATE: Day 7 of Aspen Acres Fire may be best yet for firefighters
PUEBLO & CUSTER COUNTIES, Colo. (KRDO) — KRDO 13 has a crew in southern Pueblo County to provide an update on the Aspen Acres wildfire, which…
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