City and Ford Amphitheatre owner plan to expand depth of existing sound wall

COLORADO SPRINGS — Changes are being made to dampen the sound coming from the Ford Amphitheater on the north end of Colorado Springs.

Residents in the area have been asking the City of Colorado Springs to do something about the noise, which they say is too loud.

Residents living near Ford Amphitheatre voice concerns to city council

So the venue’s owner and the city of Colorado Springs have been working together to make some changes. They say they plan to expand the depth of the existing acoustic wall from six feet to 50 feet.

Officials say the project is underway and should be completed by 2025.

There will also be no more fireworks at the end of shows, except possibly on July 4. At this time, no decision has been made for that holiday.

The joint statement also says they will work with a sound company to see if other measures can be taken to dampen the acoustics.

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