PUEBLO—The City of Pueblo will be installing 112 new solar lights along one of the most beautiful sections of Pueblo’s River Trail System. Construction is set to start March 25, 2026, and end June 23, 2026.
“We are very excited to have construction and installation begin for the solar light project along the Arkansas River Trail improving trail safety for recreation use for runners, walkers, bikers and all those enjoying the area,” said Director of Pueblo Parks and Recreation Steven Meier.
These solar lights will be installed on both sides of the Arkansas river from the West 11th Street Pedestrian Bridge down to Runyon Lake. Funded from a grant from the State of Colorado Department of Public Safety, division of Criminal Justice for the Better LED and Solar Spaces Project, these solar lights will improve public safety by improving lighting and deter areas of crime. Additional lighting will also be provided at the following parks. J.J. Raigoza, Plaza Verde, St. Anne’s and Portland.
Pedestrians using the trail system during construction will encounter signage alerting of work ahead and may encounter detours for closed sections of the trail where pedestrian bypassing is not feasible.
City Council approved the construction contract to Baha Construction via resolution on January 12, 2026.