Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Program - Week of Jan. 22

Travel Advisory

January 27, 2023 - Southeastern Colorado - Interstate 25 and South Academy Boulevard closures for bridge demolition, nighttime barrier shifts and lane striping

Colorado Springs —­­ Due to weather impacts, the Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor SEMA Construction have rescheduled continuation of the Phase 1 bridge demolition of the I-25 bridge over S. Academy Blvd. as part of the Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project (MAMSIP). Completion of the Bridge demolition work is expected to start again beginning Saturday morning, Jan. 28 through Sunday morning, Jan. 29. These closures are necessary for the safety of the traveling public.

Detour of southbound lanes on I-25 over S. Academy Blvd.

  • Southbound I-25 traffic will make use of the I-25 off- and on-ramps to avoid the demolition work and to continue on I-25.

Full closure of S. Academy Blvd. under I-25

  • Saturday, Jan. 28, 5 a.m. until Sunday, Jan. 29, at 7 a.m.

Detours will be in place:

  • Southbound I-25 traffic will take exit 135 off-ramp and re-enter the on-ramp to continue south.
  • Eastbound S. Academy Blvd. traffic will be diverted south on I-25 to Colorado Highway 16 (exit 132A), where they will turn around and re-enter I-25 north to S. Academy Blvd.
  • Westbound S. Academy Blvd. traffic will be diverted north on I-25 to Lake Ave./South Circle Dr. (exit 138), where they will turn around and re-enter I-25 south to S. Academy Blvd.
  • Possible traffic slowdowns. Expect delays.
  • Plan additional time to travel through the area.

In addition, there will be nighttime lane closures Sunday through Friday on I-25 between mile points 132 – 127 to shift barriers to the median to prepare to switch northbound traffic to the median

The right lane closure eastbound on Colorado Highway 94 is still in place for this week as construction crews perform electrical work on lighting. A full closure is still in place at CO94 and North Blaney Road. South Blaney Road has been re-opened. Use caution accessing from the one open CO 94 eastbound lane as the climbing lane / turn lane is still closed.

Construction schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change.

Traffic Impacts

  • Bridge demolition work on I-25 at S. Academy Blvd. (Mile Point 135)
    • Sat., Jan. 28, 5 a.m. to Sunday, Jan. 29, 7 a.m.
    • Full closure of S. Academy Blvd. under I-25
    • Detour of southbound I-25 at S. Academy Blvd. I-25 off and on Ramps will be utilized at that location to continue traveling south on I-25.
  • I-25 between MP 127 and 135
    • Sun., Jan. 29, 9 p.m. – 7 a.m., northbound I-25 left lane closure between MP 127-132
    • Mon., Jan. 30 and Tues., Jan. 31, 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. nightly, I-25 northbound left lane closure between MP 127-135
    • Fri., Feb. 3, 9 p.m. - 7 a.m., northbound I-25 alternating left and right lane closures between MP 127-132 for a traffic switch.
    • Wed., Feb. 1 and Thur., Feb. 2, 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. nightly, northbound I-25 alternating left and right closures between MP 127-132 for a traffic switch. These are contingency nights. Based upon weather/temperatures the project team my choose to use one of these nights to complete the traffic switch.
  • Colorado Highway 94
    • Single lane closure eastbound, Sun., Jan. 29 through Sat. Feb. 4, for traffic signal installation.
    • A full closure is in place on North Blaney Road. Vehicles will not be able to access North Blaney Road from CO 94 or access CO 94 from North Blaney Road.
    • South Blaney Road has been re-opened. Use caution accessing from the one open CO 94 eastbound lane as the climbing lane / turn lane is still closed.
    • A traffic shift is in place.
    • Speed limit 50 MPH.

Project Overview | Interstate-25 – Safety and Efficiency Improvements

The improvements to I-25 addressed in this project are located along an approximately 7.5-mile segment of south I-25 beginning at South Academy Boulevard and extending to the Santa Fe Avenue (CO 85/87) exit at Fountain (MP 128), which exits to Gate 19 of Fort Carson. The project includes:

  • Replacement of two bridges crossing over South Academy Boulevard
  • Widening of both inside and outside shoulders and installing safety improvements
  • Concrete surface treatment overlay to provide an improved riding surface
  • Installation of median barrier
  • Rehab and widening work on four bridges
  • Installation of an I-25 southbound deceleration lane at the interchange with Colorado Highway 16

Safety Benefits

CDOT conducted a safety assessment for the corridor to evaluate the magnitude and nature of safety problems and analyze the causes of crashes. These transportation improvements are mitigation measures to reduce crashes, improve infrastructure, and address physical deficiencies that contribute to crashes in the corridor. Over the next 20 years, the project is estimated to result in fewer deaths, injuries, and crashes on the four MAMSIP corridors.

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

  • Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
  • Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
  • Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
  • Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
  • Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
  • Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
  • Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
  • Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
  • Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
  • Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
  • Be patient!

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