CDOT Roadwork Closes Lanes in Las Animas, Expect Delays

City officials posted CDOT traffic updates on December 8, 2025 outlining alternating lane closures and localized traffic impacts for the week of December 7, 2025. The advisory highlighted ongoing roadway work that will require temporary lane adjustments and traffic management aimed at completing signage, roadway finishing, traffic signal and lighting work.

One specific item noted lane closures on South Academy Boulevard for signage and remaining roadway, traffic signal and lighting work. That work was scheduled Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with two lanes maintained in both directions while crews were on site. Drivers were reminded to obey posted speed limits and to watch for crews and equipment when passing work zones.

The notice also listed additional local travel advisories and public hearings affecting Las Animas residents and commercial operators planning trips through town. While lane counts will be maintained to preserve flow, the alternating closures and lane shifts are likely to lengthen travel times during business hours. The timing in early December coincides with increased winter weather risk and holiday travel, factors that could compound delays for commuters and commercial deliveries.

Local impact will be felt among daily commuters, business delivery routes, and commercial drivers who rely on predictable travel times. Maintaining two lanes in both directions should reduce the risk of major bottlenecks, but motorists should plan for slower traffic near work zones and allow extra time for appointments and shipments. Obeying posted limits and remaining alert to crews will help protect workers and reduce the chance of incidents.

Residents seeking to minimize disruption are advised to adjust travel schedules when possible and to pay attention to posted advisory signs. The city notice also directs interested parties to public hearings and other advisories that outline longer term traffic planning and community impacts. Monitoring local updates will remain important as crews complete the remaining roadway and signal improvements.