COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Warning for those planning to visit the Garden of the Gods next week – you will need to take some alternative routes.

Due to an ongoing situation water line installation projectGarden of the Gods Park will implement several temporary traffic changes from Monday, November 18 through Friday, November 22. The project aims to improve water infrastructure in Garden of the Gods Park, as well as increase safety and accessibility.

During this period of the project, Gateway Road will be closed to access to the park. Drivers will only be able to exit the park via Gateway Road.

Access to the Juniper Way Loop from Gateway Road will also be restricted to ensure the safety of both park visitors and construction crews.

closed roads

• The lane leading to Gateway Road will be closed to all traffic (vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians).
• The Juniper Way Loop between the intersection of Gateway Rd. Parking lot 6 will be closed

Park access

• Pedestrians will be allowed to enter the park via the Gateway Trail to the Bretag Trail
• Cyclists and vehicles should use alternative entrances during this time
• Cyclists will not be able to access the park via the Gateway Trail at this time
• Because the Juniper Way Loop will be inaccessible, vehicles and bicyclists traveling in the park will need to exit via Gateway Road.

Alternative entries

Parking lot and road closures

Parking Lot 4 is now closed and is expected to remain closed until spring 2025. However, Parking Lot 1, which has access to Garden of the Gods Park via Gateway Road, will remain open to visitors for the duration of the construction project.

Central Garden Trail from Gateway Rd. Parking Lot 4 is closed and is expected to reopen in early spring 2025. All climbing routes on the west side of North Gateway Rock, accessed through climbing gates 8 and 9, are closed until the Central Garden Trail is fully reopened.

Visit gardenofgods.com or call 719-634-6666 for a list of alternative routes.

Service information

Free shuttles will operate from Car Park 1 to Garden of the Gods Park from Friday to Monday between 09.00 and 16.00.

The shuttle service will not be available on Monday, November 18 and Friday, November 22, but will resume on Saturday, November 23 and will run Friday through Monday until the end of the year.

Toilet access

Restrooms in Parking Lot 2 have reopened and are available for use during normal park hours.

For up-to-date information, including timelines and an interactive map, visit: ColoradoSprings.gov/GOGWaterlineProject.