(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The City of Colorado Springs is to start crosswalk work near Twain Elementary School.

Starting Monday, July 28, the City plans to begin work on North Chelton Road, in front of Twain Elementary School near the intersection with Marion Drive. The school safety project consists of reconfiguring the crosswalk, rebuilding the existing pedestrian signal, and installing bump-outs to reduce the length of the pedestrian crossing.

The shortened crosswalk will make it safer for pedestrians, especially students walking to and from nearby neighborhoods.

The work involves no road and should conclude within two weeks, before school starts. Construction will start on the west side of North Chelton Road in the first week before switching to the east side.

Travelers should expect to experience lane shifts and some bike lane closures during the short-term project.