Pueblo Crews Began Court Street Repaving Project
The two-mile road project is now underway, while Elizabeth Street work has been moved to next year.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Home Renovation
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City crews have started removing old pavement along a two-mile stretch of Court Street in Pueblo. This project marks the latest phase in the city's 2026 infrastructure schedule.
Why it matters
The Court Street work continues a broader 2026 paving cycle that aims to address road maintenance, though scheduling constraints have pushed some planned repairs into the next year.
The current project spans two miles between City Center Drive and 24th Street. This follows the successful completion of two one-mile projects earlier this year on Jerry Murphy Road and 6th Street.
The players
City of Pueblo
The local municipal government responsible for managing public infrastructure, road maintenance, and contractor licensing.
The details
Crews began the process by milling the old surface off the roadway to prepare for new asphalt. The Court Street project faced a brief delay earlier in the season due to the time required to process contractor licensing paperwork. Meanwhile, the city decided to postpone the Elizabeth Street repaving project because it was deemed too late in the seasonal paving cycle to start.
Timeline
Spring 2026: Jerry Murphy Road and 6th Street projects were completed.
October 5, 2026: Crews began milling work on Court Street.
2027: Planned repaving of Elizabeth Street.
The Home Front
Road maintenance schedules are dictated by the city's seasonal paving cycle, which prioritizes projects based on available windows for asphalt application. This development follows the pattern of completion for recent projects and sets the stage for delayed work in the upcoming year.
Residents should plan for traffic delays and potential noise near the two-mile construction zone on Court Street during the milling phase. You may also want to adjust your commute or local travel expectations since Elizabeth Street work has been deferred until next year.
The takeaway
Large-scale city projects are highly dependent on seasonal weather and administrative timelines, leading to the postponement of work like the Elizabeth Street project. Homeowners should check the city's annual paving schedule to understand how pending improvements may affect property access.
What happens next
The repaving of Elizabeth Street between City Center Drive and 29th Street is currently scheduled to take place in 2027.
Further reading
For updates on local infrastructure planning, visit the Home Renovation section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KRDO.
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