Weekend closure of eastbound East Platte Avenue ramp onto Southbound Powers Boulevard

Travel Advisory

July 9, 2025 - Central Colorado - Closures are needed because of tunnel inspections

Colorado Springs — The Colorado Department of Transportation will close the eastbound East Platte Avenue on-ramp to southbound Powers Boulevard for continued work on the CO 21 (Powers Boulevard) and Airport Road Interchange Project this weekend.

From 7 p.m. on Friday, July 25 to 4 a.m. on Monday, July 28, the eastbound East Platte Avenue on-ramp to southbound Powers Boulevard will close for concrete paving. This full closure is needed for worker and traveler safety.

The signed detour route will direct eastbound drivers to turn right (south) on Troy Hill Road, continue south for approximately one mile, and turn left (east) onto Airport Road to access Powers Boulevard. A temporary all-way stop is in place at the Troy Hill Road / Airport Road intersection.

The westbound East Platte Avenue on-ramp to southbound Powers Boulevard is not impacted by this work and will remain open.

This schedule is weather-dependent and subject to change. Message boards near the project site will provide the latest schedule information. The ramp closure will be removed from the highway in time for the Monday morning commute.

Traffic Impacts

Beginning July 25 at 7 p.m., motorists will encounter the closure of the eastbound East Platte Avenue on-ramp to southbound Powers Boulevard. Traffic impacts will include:

Closure of the ramp will be from 7 p.m. on Friday, July 25 through 4 a.m. on Monday, July 28
Detour route via Troy Hill Road and Airport Road
Traffic fines will be doubled in the work zone. Motorists should slow down as they approach the work zones, drive with caution, allow extra space between vehicles, and give themselves extra travel time

Map of Eastern Colorado Springs at East Platte Avenue and Powers Boulevard. Detour route for eastbound East Platte Avenue on-ramp to southbound Powers Boulevard via Troy Hill Road to Airport Road.

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

Call the project information line at 719-394-3288
Email the project team at: [email protected]
Visit the project website at: codot.gov/projects/co21powersairportrdinterchange
Text POWERS to 866-762-3640 to receive construction updates and traffic alerts

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:

Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp
Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
Check scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

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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