COLORADO SPRINGS — Flood gates have closed at Siferd Road and Date Street due to flash flooding.

According the Colorado Springs Fire Department, the gates will remain closed until further notice.

#ColoradoSpringsFire SIFERD RD/DATE ST. Flood gates are now closed due to flash flooding until further notice. All traffic please avoid the area. Avoid fast moving water on roads and intersections. Stay away from drainage areas.

— CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO) July 17, 2021

All traffic is encouraged to avoid the area, fast moving water on roads and intersections, as well as drainage areas.