BULLETINS (MONTHLY): See what's coming next - read the Construction Bulletin for August and September 2011: All lanes of I-25 were opened to traffic in August.  CITIZENS ONLINE NOTICE: Read the latest Citizens Online Notice for September 10, 2011.  PROGRESS PHOTOS: click to see updated progress photos.  BENEFITS TO TRINIDAD: Read "Benefits of SCCOG Transit Center Under Viaduct Parking Lots."  PROGRESS PHOTOS: click to see updated progress photos.  PRESS RELEASE February 4, 2011: "Event Marks Opening of 'New' I-25 through Trinidad - Southbound viaduct set to open." (click to read more)  TRAFFIC ALERT and Press Release August 26, 2010 - RAMP CLOSURES AT MAIN: Two other ramps remain closed in Trinidad: from southbound I-25 to Main Street, until mid-September, and from East Colorado Avenue to southbound I-25, until further notice. (click to read more)  I-25 Trinidad Project Receives American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funds ... (click to read more)  PROGRESS MAP: View construction progress information for Phase II Southbound (SB). See local Trinidad contractors and suppliers at work:     Benefits to Trinidad     Progress Photos

A Major Milestone is reached
for the City of Trinidad

The City of Trinidad reaches a major milestone in February of 2011 as the Southbound I-25 Viaduct is nearly ready to receive traffic. The last viaduct spans are up and complete with concrete decking, traffic barriers and lighting. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the City of Trinidad held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, February 4th to dedicate the new Southbound structure. CDOT's Chief Engineer Pam Hutton said, "Reconstructing I-25 has accomplished our goal of improving safety and enhancing traffic flow through Trinidad," adding that, "The new I-25 also is providing much better access for the city's residents and visitors, as well as adding aesthetic and architectural detail that enhances and compliments the historic downtown." Trinidad Mayor Jennie Garduno, also in attendance, said, "It's been a long wait so we're really excited about getting it opened to traffic. With the increased mobility of society, opening the new I-25 will enhance Trinidad's opportunities to promote tourism and bring commerce to our downtown businesses." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See photos from our ribbon cutting and photos of finished portions of the project in Progress Photos. CDOT also produced a Press Flyer for the event.		There is still a little work left to do: Some additional work remains on the southbound viaduct. CDOT has switched Southbound traffic to the Southbound Viaduct. The Northbound Viaduct has been reconfigured from its double lane configuration (one lane in each direction) to a single lane in the Northbound direction. Northbound and Southbound traffic will remain in this one-lane configuration (one lane open on each viaduct) through the spring to allow finishing work to continue. Watch our Traffic Alerts for the scheduled opening of the viaduct to two lanes of traffic in each direction. The finish work will include items such as final paving, installing street lighting, final landscaping along the trail and in the park, and completing the bridge structure and wall painting. All Southbound I-25 reconstruction, including all ARRA work, is expected to be completed Summer 2011. The purpose of the current I-25 Trinidad reconstruction project is to replace the aging infrastructure through Trinidad and to provide a safe transportation system with acceptable access to and from the City. Along with the new infrastructure being designed/constructed to the latest geometric and safety standards, the new facility incorporates aesthetic features that tie into the City's historical architecture and natural surroundings.
Refer to the Bulletins page, which provides a monthly Construction forecast. The Traffic Alerts page keeps the traveling public up-to-date with announcements that affect traffic movement and access along the I-25 Trinidad corridor. Need to navigate the construction area to a specific business? The Business Access page is provided to assist the public in locating the best route to businesses and organizations in and around the I-25 Trinidad construction zone. Employment information can be found on the Employment Opportunities page. If you need more information or have questions: Contact Us