(COLORADO SPRINGS) — North Cheyenne Canyon Road is set to reopen on Friday, July 18, after more than a month-long closure due to washout damage.
On Thursday, the City of Colorado Springs announced the reopening of the road, which will restore access to North Cheyenne Cañon, one of the region’s most popular recreation areas.
On June 4, a significant amount of rain caused the roadway to wash out an entire lane about 1.5 miles up the Cañon from the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. After the waters receded, the City said work began immediately to repair nearby infrastructure that contributed to the washout, along with engineering and construction to build a retaining structure that protects the roadway from future damage.
“We are grateful to the public for their patience and understanding as we completed this repair,” said Gayle Sturdivant, City Engineer and Public Works Deputy Director. “While this full closure meant restricted access to the Cañon, it allowed our crews the opportunity to finish the repair in a safe manner.”
The City said the project has a few items left to complete, including a permanent guardrail, which means intermittent lane closures could still occur in the coming weeks. As always, the City urged drivers to use caution when travelling through the Cañon due to the narrow roadway, steep grade, and sharp curves.
