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Peyton Today
By the People, for the People
Highway 24 Resurfacing Project Starts Monday
CDOT to begin road work from Peyton to Calhan, with lane closures and speed limit reductions expected.
Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:09am
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The resurfacing project on Highway 24 will repair the aging road surface and improve safety for drivers in eastern El Paso County.Peyton TodayThe Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will begin a resurfacing project along a 10-mile stretch of Highway 24 in eastern El Paso County on Monday. The work will include paving, culvert repairs, curb and gutter replacement, and construction of a new passing lane and turning lane to improve safety. Drivers can expect lane closures, speed limit reductions, and up to 15-minute delays during the project, which is expected to be completed in late September.
Why it matters
Highway 24 is a major thoroughfare for commuters, agricultural traffic, and freight transport in eastern El Paso County. The resurfacing project will improve the road conditions and safety along this busy corridor, benefiting both local residents and commercial traffic in the region.
The details
The resurfacing project will take place from mile point 332 east of Peyton to mile point 342.5 east of Calhan. In addition to the new road surface, CDOT will also be performing minor culvert work, replacing curb and gutter, and constructing a new passing lane east of Calhan as well as widening a right-turn lane at Yoder Street.
- The project will begin on Monday, April 4, 2026.
- Daytime work hours will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., April through July.
- Nighttime work hours will be Sunday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., May through September.
- The project is expected to be completed in late September 2026.
The players
CDOT
The Colorado Department of Transportation, the state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Colorado's transportation infrastructure.
Shane Ferguson
CDOT's Regional Transportation Director, who commented on the importance of the Highway 24 resurfacing project for eastern El Paso County travelers.
What they’re saying
“US 24 is a busy highway for eastern El Paso County travelers. The new road surface will make travel smoother for commuters, agriculture and freight traffic.”
— Shane Ferguson, CDOT Regional Transportation Director
What’s next
Drivers should be aware of the upcoming lane closures, speed limit reductions, and potential delays along Highway 24 during the resurfacing project. CDOT has provided a hotline, email, and website for more information about the project and its progress.
The takeaway
This resurfacing project on Highway 24 is an important infrastructure investment that will improve road conditions and safety for a wide range of travelers in eastern El Paso County, from commuters to commercial freight. The temporary traffic impacts are necessary to complete the necessary repairs and upgrades to this vital regional transportation corridor.