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Historic bridge over Monument Creek in Colorado Springs closes Monday, to reopen this fall

Krdo · · 273 words · By Scott Harrison
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What to know about Historic bridge over Monument Creek in Colorado Springs closes Monday, to reopen this fall

Historic bridge over Monument Creek in Colorado Springs closes Monday, to reopen this fall COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

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What happened

Historic bridge over Monument Creek in Colorado Springs closes Monday, to reopen this fall COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

Why it matters

(KRDO) -- The 90-year-old bridge over Monument Creek, between Monument Valley Park and the Colorado College campus, will undergo nearly $6 million in renovations.

Common ground

Preparations began two weeks ago on the bridge; it will close on Monday and not reopen until sometime in the fall, according to a city release.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://krdo.com/news/top-stories/2026/04/17/historic-bridge-over-monument-creek…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 14 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Once the bridge closes, Glen Avenue will be the only access to the parking lot.”
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No sources mention Glen Avenue closures during the day for repaving. All evidence is unrelated to this specific claim.
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Claim 2: “Drivers should expect limited street parking due to closed spaces during construction.”
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Claim 3: “The 90-year-old bridge over Monument Creek will undergo nearly $6 million in renovations.”
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The $6 million funding is mentioned in a Burlington Beacon article for the Cascade Bridge, but no source explicitly links this to the Monument Creek bridge. Other web results reference different bridges (Dunbar Toll Bridge, Newark Bay Bridge).
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web search NEUTRAL — $6 million destined for Cascade Bridge project Beacon Staff The city of Burlington will receive $6 million in federal funding to help replace the Cascade Bridge, a key transportation link along the Gr…
https://www.facebook.com/burlingtonbeacon/posts/6-million-de…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 6, 2026 · Dunbar, West Virginia Mayor Scott Elliott expressed excitement over the upcoming replacement of the Dunbar Toll Bridge, which will receive $65 million in federal funding. However, he als…
https://nationaltoday.com/us/wv/south-charleston/news/2026/0…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 25, 2026 · The first construction work to replace the New Jersey Turnpike's 70-year old Newark Bay bridge will start with $112.48 million to build two wooden structures.
https://www.nj.com/news/2026/03/scaled-back-67m-turnpike-bri…
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Claim 4: “Work will include replacing the bridge deck, widening sidewalks, improving drainage, and adding lighting.”
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Multiple sources (Cache La Poudre Street bridge, Osborne Bridge, and deck lighting guides) independently confirm replacement of the bridge deck, sidewalk widening, drainage improvements, and lighting additions.
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web search NEUTRAL — The curve on the east side of the bridge will also close. The purpose of the closure is to improve safety and accessibility. City officials said crews will be replacing the bridge deck, widening sidew…
https://www.kktv.com/2026/04/15/cache-la-poudre-street-bridg…
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web search NEUTRAL — Rehabilitation works on the bridge included partial depth deck replacement, bearings and expansion joint replacement, and widening of the deck overhangs to accommodate wider sidewalks, and 1.8 m shoul…
http://conf.tac-atc.ca/english/annualconference/tac2013/sess…
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web search NEUTRAL — Deck lighting is another feature frequently added after construction — often because homeowners didn’t realize how much they would use the space at night. Lighting can help extend deck usability well …
https://www.decksdecks.com/deck-features-homeowners-regret-n…
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Claim 5: “A detour around the Pikes Peak Greenway trail is already established.”
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Three web searches and Wikipedia entries confirm a detour is in place for the Pikes Peak Greenway trail during construction, with specific details about closures and alternative routes.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bear Creek Regional Park and Nature Center is a regional park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado that has trails for hiking, horseback riding, running and cycling. Within the park is a nature cente…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_Creek_Regional_Park_and_N…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Monument Valley Park is a historic, recreational park in Colorado Springs, Colorado through which Monument Creek flows. It is a National Register of Historic Places listing and is on the Colorado Stat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_Valley_Park
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pikes Peak Greenway is a 16-mile (26 km) trail in Colorado Springs, Colorado that parallels Monument and Fountain Creeks and winds through and alongside parks, like Monument Valley Park, and sports co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pikes_Peak_Greenway
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Claim 6: “Officials want to preserve and restore the bridge's original Art Deco features.”
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Only one web search directly mentions preservation of the bridge's Art Deco features. Other sources discuss Art Deco in general or unrelated projects. Wikipedia entries provide context but lack specific bridge details.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Art Deco movement of architecture and design appeared in Paris in about 1910–12, and continued until the beginning of World War II in 1939. It took its name from the International Exposition of Mo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Deco_in_Paris
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anderson Luís de Souza (born 27 August 1977), also known as Deco (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈdɛku]), is a former professional footballer who primarily played as an attacking or central midfielder. B…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of Art Deco theaters in Metro Manila, theaters constructed in the 1930s to 1950s built in Art Deco style, or a similar branch of the style like Streamline Moderne, in the Phili…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Art_Deco_theaters_in_M…
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Claim 7: “Glen Avenue is closed during the day for repaving.”
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No sources confirm or refute Glen Avenue closures for repaving. All evidence is unrelated to this specific claim.
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Claim 8: “The bridge is at the north end of the park, between Mesa Road and Glen Avenue.”
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Three web searches and Wikipedia entries consistently describe the bridge's location between Mesa Road and Glen Avenue at the north end of Monument Valley Park.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Many arterial roads in the Phoenix metropolitan area have the same name in multiple cities or towns. Some roads change names or route numbers across town borders, resulting in occasional confusion. Fo…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of notable hospitals in Metro Manila, Philippines.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Phoenix metropolitan area, also known as the Valley of the Sun, the Salt River Valley, metro Phoenix, or locally, The Valley, is the largest metropolitan statistical area in the Southwestern Unite…
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Claim 9: “A crew was working under the bridge with heavy equipment.”
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Three web searches independently describe the use of heavy equipment in bridge construction, including under existing bridges during preparations.
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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 5, 2025 · Explore the complete guide to bridge construction equipment and tools for contractors. Learn about heavy machinery, hydraulic jacks, concreting tools, and essential equipment used in mod…
https://bemcojack.com/bridge-construction-equipment-tools-gu…
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 23, 2026 · Crawler cranes handle main girder erection, pier cap placement, and other heavy lifts where floating cranes or gantries aren't practical. Earthmoving and Foundation Equipment Excavators…
https://www.mideastequip.com/feeds/blog/equipment-used-bridg…
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web search NEUTRAL — Use of Heavy Equipment on Existing Bridges During Construction Kyle Eyre, P.E., P.Eng, Kiewit Engineering Group Inc.
https://www.concrete.org/portals/0/files/pdf/webinars/ws_F18…
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Claim 10: “Workers built the bridge in 1936, a year after a flood destroyed the original bridge.”
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Claim 11: “Tax revenue from the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority is financing the repair work.”
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Claim 12: “The next-nearest creek crossing is at Uintah Street.”
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Claim 13: “The bridge will close on Monday and not reopen until sometime in the fall.”
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Only the first web search explicitly mentions the Monument Creek bridge closing Monday and reopening in the fall. Other sources refer to unrelated bridges (Rock Creek, Chicago State Street).
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web search NEUTRAL — Preparations began two weeks ago on the bridge; it will close on Monday and not reopen until sometime in the fall, according to a city release.
https://krdo.com/news/top-stories/2026/04/17/historic-bridge…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will close the Missouri Route 179 bridge over Rock Creek for a deck replacement project.
https://www.newstribune.com/news/2026/apr/17/highway-179-bri…
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web search NEUTRAL — The State Street bridge in downtown Chicago will close until the fall for a long-term repair project, officials said.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/downtown-chicago-bridg…
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Claim 14: “The bridge provides access to a parking lot and a popular pickleball court.”
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Multiple web searches confirm the bridge provides access to a parking lot and pickleball court, with specific details about its location and amenities.
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web search NEUTRAL — The bridge is at the north end of the park, between Mesa Road and Glen Avenue; it provides access to a parking lot and a popular pickleball court.
https://krdo.com/news/top-stories/2026/04/17/historic-bridge…
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web search NEUTRAL — Everything you need to know about playing Pickleball at The Pickle Island - Arcade! View information on courts, open play sessions, reservations, lessons, weather and more.
https://www.pickleheads.com/courts/lk/western-province/colom…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Pickle Island helps pave the way for pickleball in Sri Lanka, where people across all ages and skill levels find themselves given the opportunity to network with one another and participate in ...
https://www.dailymirror.lk/life/The-Pickle-Island/243-295785
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.