CDOT to Begin I-25 Exit 14 Safety Improvements in Trinidad Starting May 4

Description: CDOT will begin safety improvements at I-25 Exit 14 in Trinidad on May 4, including ramp realignment and paving upgrades. Expect closures, detours to Exit 13, and traffic impacts through September. Read the full Press release from Colorado Department of Transportation...


Published: 04/28/2026
Byline: SECO News

—Project Announcement—
CDOT to begin safety improvements at Trinidad’s Exit 14 

Construction on the southbound off-ramp from I-25 begins May 4

Las Animas County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner, Concrete Works of Colorado, will begin construction on a project to improve safety at Interstate 25 at Exit 14 in Trinidad. Work begins Monday, May 4 and runs through the end of September. 

The I-25 Exit 14 Improvement Project realigns the southbound off-ramp into a straighter configuration while replacing asphalt with concrete paving. Realignment will offer better visibility. The current configuration has a sharp curve making driving conditions less predictable. This is particularly difficult for larger trucks with a tighter turn radius. 

“This realignment, in combination with a new concrete road surface, will provide a smoother road surface and route when exiting the I-25, enhancing the safety of the traveling public,” said Region 2 Transportation Director Shane Ferguson.

Construction will occur in two phases. Phase 1 will be constructed off the roadway with few impacts to the traveling public. In late summer, during the second phase, a shutdown of the southbound off-ramp at Exit 14 will be necessary for approximately two weeks. Traffic will be detoured on I-25 to Exit 13.  

Traffic Impacts 

Beginning May 4, work on new I-25 Exit 14 off ramp will begin with the following impacts:

  • Work will take place Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • San Pedro Street will be closed from the Exit 14 offramp (Colorado Avenue) to Commercial Street through August. 
  • In August, southbound I-25 Exit 14 will be closed to traffic with a planned detour using I-25 Exit 13 to access the City of Trinidad.

Project Information 

For additional information about this project:

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

  • Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
  • Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
  • Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
  • Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
  • Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
  • Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
  • Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
  • Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
  • Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
  • Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
  • Be patient!


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