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Board of Directors – September 11, 2024: Quarterly Reports From Member Governments – El Paso County 2024 Second Quarter Report – Security/Widefield Boulevard & Fontaine Avenue Intersection Improvements

Project Description

Intersection improvements at the intersection of Security/Widefield Boulevard and Fontaine Avenue.   Presently the infrastructure at the intersection is over three decades old and has exceeded its service life. Improvements will include the installation of new traffic control devices, creation of ADA compliant curb ramps and sidewalk, and minor drainage improvements to the area. These improvements will increase the operational efficiency of the intersection, provide ADA compliant access, and increase pedestrian and vehicular safety.

Aerial map of the Security/Widefield Boulevard and Fontaine Avenue Intersection

Vicinity Map

Project Team

  • Designer: El Paso County Engineering
  • Contractor: Sturgeon Electric Inc.
  • CM: FHU Engineering
  • Property Acquisition: TRS
Photo of construction work on intersection of Fontaine and Security/Widefield

Ongoing Construction at Fontaine and Security/Widefield Intersection

Cost Summary

  • PPRTA Budget: $1,500,000

Schedule Summary

  • Design: 2019 to 2021
  • Property Acquisition: 2020 to 2021
  • Construction: 2023-2024

Project Status

  • Advertised 4th Quarter 2022, began construction 1st quarter 2023
  • Property acquisition complete
  • Construction currently 85% complete, pursuing final approvals & procurement of needed upgrades for BNSF railway preemption installation at intersection. County has completed BNSF & PUC agreements/applications, awaiting BNSF Railway’s furnishment of materials to complete work.