Colorado Plans New I-25 Rest Area With 50 Truck Parking Spaces Near Pueblo

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Colorado Plans New I-25 Rest Area With 50 Truck Parking Spaces Near Pueblo

Truck parking capacity along Interstate 25 in southern Colorado is set to expand as the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) moves forward with plans for a new rest area near Pueblo.

The facility will be built at Exit 108, just north of Pueblo, as part of a larger interchange improvement project. According to CDOT, the new rest area will serve both northbound and southbound traffic and include 50 dedicated truck parking spaces, addressing one of the most persistent challenges facing commercial drivers across the region.

Project Aims to Improve Safety Along I-25

Truck parking shortages continue to be a concern for drivers trying to comply with federal Hours of Service regulations while finding a safe place to stop. Additional parking along major freight corridors can help reduce the number of trucks parked on highway shoulders or exit ramps when legal parking is unavailable.

CDOT said the Exit 108 project is intended to improve safety, increase operational efficiency, and enhance travel for commercial drivers, residents, and other motorists using the corridor.

The new rest area will be located west of the existing interchange, allowing access from both directions of Interstate 25.

New Facility Will Include Driver Amenities

In addition to truck parking, the rest area will include several amenities designed for motorists and commercial drivers.

Planned features include:

Fifty truck parking spaces
Restroom facilities
Nine picnic shelters
One large picnic area
A fenced pet relief area

While CDOT has not announced a construction timeline, the rest area is included as part of the broader Exit 108 interchange improvements currently in development.

Additional Truck Parking Remains a Priority

The demand for truck parking continues to outpace available capacity in many parts of the country, particularly along heavily traveled freight routes such as Interstate 25.

Projects that add dedicated commercial vehicle parking help drivers meet Hours of Service requirements while providing safer alternatives to unauthorized roadside parking.

For drivers traveling through southern Colorado, the planned Pueblo rest area will add another option along a major north-south freight corridor connecting Colorado with New Mexico and Wyoming.