El Paso County, CO – Trail users in the Colorado Springs area should prepare for a long-term closure beginning next week, as a key section of the Fountain Creek Regional Trail will shut down starting Monday.
According to El Paso County Parks, the Fountain Creek Regional Trail will temporarily close beginning Monday, January 12, to allow Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) to complete a major powerline infrastructure upgrade. The closure is expected to remain in place through Friday, April 24.
CSU crews will replace aging wooden powerline poles with modern steel monopoles designed to support a wider range of electric transmission lines. Officials say the trail serves as the only viable access route for construction equipment entering the project area, making a full closure necessary for safety reasons.
The impacted section of the trail stretches from Stratmoor Valley Park and Trailhead in the north to the Camping World area near Bandley Road in the south. During the closure period, northbound trail users are advised to turn around at John Ceresa Memorial Park, as no through-access will be available beyond that point.
The Fountain Creek Regional Trail is a popular route for walkers, runners, and cyclists and connects several neighborhoods south of Colorado Springs, making the closure especially impactful for daily recreational and commuter use.
County officials encourage residents to plan alternate routes and to check for updates as construction progresses.
For the latest information on trail conditions and reopening timelines, residents can visit parks.elpasoco.com/parks-and-recreation.
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