June 22, 2023

Changes at Cowpoke Road tomorrow

Motorists traveling through the Black Forest Road widening project zone will encounter major traffic changes beginning the afternoon of Friday, June 23.

Traffic lanes in both directions of Black Forest Road will be shifted westward onto new pavement, Cowpoke Road west of Black Forest Road will be reopened, and Cowpoke Road will close east of Black Forest Road to Vanderwood Road. The closure east of Black Forest Road is expected to be in place through July, weather dependent.

Cowpoke Road detour

During the closure of east Cowpoke Road, westbound traffic headed toward Black Forest Road will be detoured south on Vollmer Road to Black Forest Road. Eastbound Cowpoke Road traffic will be detoured south on Black Forest Road to Vollmer Road, then north to Cowpoke Road.

Detours on Cowpoke Road

Copper Point Peak remains closed

Work continues in and around Copper Peak Point, the access road between Black Forest Road and the Copper Range Apartments. That access will remain closed indefinitely for the safety of the traveling public and construction team.

Progress!

The skyline along Black Forest Road is looking more natural with removal of overhead utility lines from north of Cowpoke Road to Vollmer Road.

Stay Informed

The project is widening the roadway to two lanes in each direction between Woodmen Road and Research Parkway. Funded through the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) “A” List of projects, work is scheduled to be complete in late 2024.  

For project information or to sign up to receive construction updates via email, call 800-887-4155 or visit Coloradosprings.gov/BlackForestRd.