Two gates have been installed on Lookout Mountain Road — a project that supporters hope will cut down on illegal and destructive activities after sunset — with routine night closures set to begin later this month. The decision to construct automatic gates on Lookout Mountain Road came after multiple community meetings and presentations dating back to 2022. After its approval, two gates were installed to close a 4.1-mile stretch of road overnight. The gates passed an inspection on Jan. 8, and crews are moving into a couple weeks of testing with first responders, who will have the ability to open and close the gates overnight during an emergency, according to a Wednesday update from the Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS). This testing period will run through Jan. 28. The following day, Jan. 29, the routine night closures will begin. Related Articles Colorado News | PHOTOS: Denver MLK Marade 2025 Colorado News | How Colorado’s elected officials reacted to President Donald Trump’s inauguration Colorado News | More than 500 flights delayed, canceled at DIA as polar vortex freezes Colorado Colorado News | State patrol trooper, arrestee injured in Colorado Springs crash on U.S. 24 Colorado News | Colorado parents: The Denver Post wants to hear about the toll child care costs are having on your bank account and sanity Read more at Denver7. Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter.