Colorado Springs Utilities (CSO)

Cone Zones Service

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Every year, we embark on hundreds of planned and emergency construction projects across our community. With every construction zone comes equipment, workers and changes to roads. Although injuries and fatalities related to cone zones have decreased in past years, the risk still exists. Even one injury is one too many.

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Consider this ...

  • Four out of five work zone fatalities are motorists
  • One work zone fatality occurs nationwide every seven hours (three a day)
  • One work zone injury occurs nationwide every 15 minutes

Let`s partner together to ensure that everyone – workers and motorists – makes it home safe. Families, friends and neighbors are waiting to welcome you home.

For your safety and the safety of our crews, consider these tips the next time you’re on the road, and help us prevent a cone zone from being a danger zone.

  • Slow down and obey the posted speed limits.
  • Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
  • Avoid using cell phones while driving in work zones.
  • Do not tailgate. Allow plenty of space between you and the car in front of you.
  • Watch for workers and pedestrians.
  • Follow instructions on the construction signs.
  • Do not change lanes unnecessarily.
  • Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
  • Flashing warning signs can be very distracting, be extra alert at night while driving in work zones.
  • Avoid watching the work occurring behind the cones/barriers and keep your eyes alert to road conditions.