Colorado Springs — The Colorado Division of Transportation will quickly shut east- and westbound South Academy Boulevard lanes below I-25 and detour northbound I-25 utilizing on- and off-ramps at South Academy Boulevard as a part of the MAMSIP bridge reconstruction mission. I-25 bridge demolition work over South Academy Boulevard is deliberate to start Friday night time, September 8 via Monday morning, September 11. These closures are essential for the protection of the touring public.
- Full closure of eastbound South Academy Boulevard
- Friday, September 8, 8 p.m. via Monday, September 11, 6:30 a.m.
- Full closure of westbound South Academy Boulevard
- Friday, September 8, 7 p.m. via Monday, September 11, 4:30 a.m.
- Re-route site visitors on northbound I-25 utilizing South Academy Boulevard ramps
- Friday, September 8, 8 p.m. via Monday, September 11, 5:00 a.m.
Detours can be in place:
- Eastbound South Academy Boulevard site visitors can be diverted south on I-25 to CO16 (exit 132A), the place they may flip round and re-enter I-25 north to South Academy Boulevard
- Westbound South Academy Boulevard site visitors can be diverted north on I-25 to Lake Avenue/South Circle Drive (exit 138), the place they may flip round and re-enter I-25 south to South Academy Boulevard
- Northbound I-25 site visitors will take exit 135 off-ramp and re-enter the on-ramp to proceed north
Additionally, there can be a northbound I-25 off-ramp closure at South Academy Boulevard nightly on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 13 and Sept. 14, 7 p.m. to five a.m. for roadway milling. Detours can be in place:
- Visitors meaning to exit at South Academy Boulevard will proceed north to Lake Avenue/South Circle Drive (mile 138), the place they may flip round and re-enter I-25 south to South Academy Boulevard
El Paso County – MAMSIP – South Academy Boulevard Widening Challenge
Drivers can now anticipate a nightly left lane and center lane closure on northbound and southbound South Academy Boulevard over Bradley Street Saturday via Friday, September 9 – 15, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for setting barrier and striping. Drivers can count on a change in alignment after this work is accomplished.
Starting at 4:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 12 there can be left lane closure on northbound and southbound South Academy Boulevard over Bradley Street beginning. This left lane closure can be in place for roughly 5 months.
There can be a proper flip lane closure on the northwest quadrant of the roundabout accessing the South Academy Boulevard bridge on Monday, September 11, 9 a.m. to three p.m. for surveying.
The next closures will happen on northbound South Academy Boulevard between Hartford Road and Fountain Creek:
- Nighttime left and center lane closures, Sunday, September 10, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
- Auxiliary lane closure, Monday, beginning September 10 at 4:30 a.m. ongoing via mid-December
- Additionally, Bradley Street below the South Academy Boulevard bridge will now be closed nightly Tuesday, September 12 via Friday, September 15, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for demolition of bridge overhang constructions. This closure is critical for the protection of the touring public. Detours can be in place:
- Eastbound Bradley Street site visitors can be diverted south on South Academy Boulevard, exit onto the CanAm Freeway, flip round and re-enter South Academy northbound to the Bradley Street exit, and switch east
- Westbound Bradley Street site visitors can be diverted to Hancock Expressway, flip north, and switch west onto Milton Proby Parkway, flip south and journey to the Bradley Street exit, or flip north to proceed on northbound South Academy
These closures are climate dependent and topic to alter.
Visitors Impacts
Evening work on northbound I-25 at South Academy Boulevard for bridge demolition (milepost 135)
- Friday, September 8, 8 p.m. to Monday, September 11, 6:30 a.m.
- Full closure of eastbound South Academy Boulevard
- Friday, September 8, 7 p.m. to Monday, September 11, 4:30 a.m.
- Full closure of westbound South Academy Boulevard
- Friday, September 8, 8 p.m. to Monday, September 11, 5:00 a.m.
- Re-route site visitors on northbound I-25 utilizing South Academy Boulevard exit 135 off-ramp and re-enter the on-ramp to proceed north
South Academy Boulevard Widening Challenge
- Saturday, September 9 via Friday, September 15, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. nightly, southbound, and northbound left lane and center lane closure at South Academy Boulevard over Bradley Street
- Sunday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. to five:00 Monday Morning northbound auxiliary lane closure on South Academy Boulevard between Hartford Road and Fountain Creek. This auxiliary lane can be closed via mid-December.
- Tuesday, September 12 via Friday, September 15, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., full closure of Bradley Street below South Academy Boulevard bridge
- Monday, September 11, 9 a.m. to three p.m., proper flip lane closure on northwest quadrant of Bradley Street roundabout east of South Academy bridge
Challenge Overview
Interstate-25 – Security and Effectivity Enhancements
The enhancements to I-25 addressed on this mission are positioned alongside an roughly 7.5-mile section of south I-25 starting at South Academy Boulevard and increasing to the Santa Fe Avenue (U.S. 85/87) exit at Fountain (MP 128), which exits to Gate 19 of Fort Carson. The mission consists of:
- Substitute of two bridges crossing over South Academy Boulevard
- Widening of each inside and outdoors shoulders and putting in security enhancements
- Concrete floor remedy overlay to offer an improved driving floor
- Set up of median barrier
- Rehab and widening work on 4 bridges
- Set up of an I-25 southbound deceleration lane on the interchange with CO 16
South Academy Boulevard Widening Challenge
The enhancements to South Academy Boulevard on this mission are positioned on South Academy Boulevard on the southern mile and a half of this arterial street from the I-25 interchange, crossing U.S. Freeway 85/ 87, and persevering with to the street’s method to Milton Proby Parkway (which connects to Powers Boulevard/CO 21). Building focuses on widening an roughly 1.5-mile part of South Academy Boulevard from two lanes to 3 in every course to alleviate recurring congestion. The mission consists of improved drainage amenities, lighting, striping, and expanded shoulders, modified merge lanes, sound partitions and bridgework. The mission is predicted to be full by early 2026. This mission is managed by El Paso County.
Security Advantages
CDOT carried out a security evaluation for the hall to guage the magnitude and nature of security issues and analyze the causes of crashes. These transportation enhancements are mitigation measures to scale back crashes, enhance infrastructure, and handle bodily deficiencies that contribute to crashes within the hall. Over the following 20 years, the mission is estimated to end in fewer deaths, accidents and crashes on the 4 MAMSIP corridors.
Challenge Contact Info
In regards to the Army Entry, Mobility & Security Enchancment Program Construct Grant
Colorado Division of Transportation (CDOT) has initiated a program to ship extra environment friendly and safer mobility alongside I-25, Colorado Freeway 94, South Academy Boulevard, and Constitution Oak Ranch Street, enabling financial stability and growth. The Army Entry, Mobility & Security Enchancment Program is partially funded via an $18 million BUILD grant award from the US Division of Transportation. The supply of those enhancements will strengthen and improve the redundancy of strategic motion between the nationally important El Paso County navy installations of Fort Carson, Peterson Area Pressure Base, Cheyenne Mountain Area Pressure Station, and Schriever Area Pressure Base.
Know Earlier than You Go
Vacationers are urged to “know earlier than you go.” Collect details about climate forecasts and anticipated journey impacts and present street situations previous to hitting the street. CDOT assets embody:
Bear in mind: Sluggish For The Cone Zone
The next ideas are that can assist you keep protected whereas touring via upkeep and building work zones.
- Don’t pace in work zones. Obey the posted pace limits.
- Keep Alert! Anticipate the surprising.
- Look ahead to employees. Drive with warning.
- Do not change lanes unnecessarily.
- Keep away from utilizing cellular units equivalent to telephones whereas driving in work zones.
- Activate headlights in order that employees and different drivers can see you.
- Be particularly alert at night time whereas driving in work zones.
- Anticipate delays, particularly throughout peak journey instances.
- Permit ample area between you and the automotive in entrance of you.
- Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to take action.
- Be affected person!
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