~ Colorado Springs - Starting on Monday, April 7 at 9 p.m., the I-25 South Connector Road and portions of South Tejon Street will be closed overnight for construction work. The closures are expected to last until Tuesday, April 8 at 5 a.m.

According to officials, the closures are necessary for crews to complete various tasks such as placing pavement markings, installing signage, and performing traffic signal work. The first closure will affect the I-25 South Connector Road and northbound South Tejon Street. Once this work is completed, these segments will be reopened and southbound South Tejon Street will be closed.

During the first closure on Monday night, detours will be in place for drivers. Northbound traffic on South Tejon Street is advised to take Brookside Street to South Nevada Avenue to the I-25 North Connector Road and then onto South Tejon Street. Those heading towards East Motor Way can take Brookside Street to Woodburn Street before reaching their destination.

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For those traveling southbound on South Tejon Street towards I-25, the recommended detour is taking the I-25 South Connector Road to South Nevada Avenue before turning onto Brookside Street and finally reaching their destination on South Tejon Street. Drivers heading towards westbound East Motor Way can take a similar route but turn onto Woodburn Street instead of Brookside.

Travelers are advised to plan for additional travel time and seek alternate routes during these closures. In case of any delays or interruptions in work, a second closure of southbound South Tejon Street will occur starting Tuesday, April 8 at 9 p.m. until Wednesday, April 9 at 5 a.m.

More information about these closures can be found on ColoradoSprings.gov/I25Ramps or by contacting 719-362-0614 or emailing TejonNevadaCorridor@gmail.com with any questions. Drivers are urged to follow the detour routes and exercise caution while driving in the area.

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