Some post offices will close early due to ‘possible civil event’



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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – The United States Postal Service said on Friday it was taking precautions before possible upcoming civil events.

The USPS said the Denver and Colorado Springs post offices cut their hours on Saturday.

In Colorado Springs, the post office at 201 E. Pikes Peak Ave. was supposed to be open 8 am to noon on Saturday. The lobby will be open from 6 a.m. to noon.

USPS has also said that many blue collection boxes will be removed. The Postal Service said all collection boxes will be replaced once the potential threat has passed. According to a list sent by USPS, 22 collection boxes will be picked up in Colorado Springs, mostly in the downtown area.

The Postal Service said these were temporary measures to protect the mail, employees and the community.

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