Crews Repair Sinkhole on Montbello Drive West After Water Main Break

Overview

• A sinkhole opened on Montbello (Montebello) Drive West on Tuesday evening, forcing closure of the road between Fiesta Lane and Descanso Circle East.
• The Colorado Springs Fire Department dispatched Hazmat 14 to the scene and advised people to avoid the area while utility crews assessed safety and damage.
• Colorado Springs Utilities identified an eight-inch water main break as the cause of the collapse and warned that some local residents would lose water service.
• CSU crews worked on cleanup on June 24 and said they plan to repave the road on June 25 with a target to reopen by 5 p.m., but officials caution the timeline could change.
• Neighbors should expect ongoing traffic closures and possible water interruptions during repairs, and officials will provide updates as crews complete damage assessment and restoration.