December 06 2024 –The southbound South Academy Boulevard off-ramp to Coventry Drive will be temporarily closed on Monday, Dec. 9 and Tuesday, Dec. 10, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow crews to install new soundwall panels near the roadway. A detour will be in place:
- Traffic intending to enter Coventry Drive from southbound South Academy Boulevard will continue east to Venetucci Boulevard, travel north to B Street and turn east onto E. Las Vegas Street (CanAm Hwy.), turn south onto Maxwell Street and turn onto Coventry Drive.
Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 10 at noon, traffic exiting northbound I-25 to northbound South Academy Boulevard will change alignment back to the original ramp alignment.
There will be a northbound I-25 on-ramp closure from eastbound South Academy Boulevard starting Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. through Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. to allow crews to install drainage pipes across the roadway. A detour will be in place:
- Eastbound South Academy Boulevard traffic entering northbound I-25 will continue east and exit at U.S. 85/87, turn around and travel west on South Academy Boulevard, and enter I-25.
The northbound I-25 off-ramp lanes at South Academy Boulevard shifted onto new temporary alignment are ongoing to allow crews to install utilities and drainage across the roadway. This new alignment is scheduled to be in place until Dec. 14.
A shift of east- and westbound South Academy Boulevard between I-25 and Fountain Creek towards the center is ongoing to allow crews to work on the outside lanes, install drainage pipes, and prepare to construct a noise barrier. This alignment will be in place approximately until spring 2025.
Motorists are also advised that the shift of the northbound I-25 off-ramp to northbound South Academy Boulevard to a new alignment is ongoing and will have a short acceleration lane.
Motorists are advised to use caution at all entrance ramps as merge lengths have been shortened. In particular, motorists should be prepared to stop on the U.S. 85/87 on-ramp to eastbound South Academy and the Bradley Road on-ramp to eastbound South Academy since merge area is greatly reduced.
All lanes of Bradley Road under South Academy Boulevard are shifted to the center of the roadway ongoing to allow crews to perform work on new bridge piers.
These closures are weather dependent and subject to change.
South Academy Boulevard Widening Project
- The southbound South Academy Boulevard off-ramp to Coventry Drive will be temporarily closed on Monday, Dec. 9 and Tuesday, Dec. 10, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Use detour route.
- Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 10 at noon, traffic exiting northbound I-25 to northbound South Academy Boulevard will change alignment back to the original ramp alignment.
- Northbound I-25 on-ramp closure from eastbound South Academy Boulevard starting Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. through Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. Use detour route.
- The northbound I-25 off-ramp lanes at South Academy Boulevard shifts to temporary alignment ongoing through Dec. 14.
- Ongoing shift of east- and westbound South Academy Boulevard between I-25 and Fountain Creek to middle until spring 2025.
- Ongoing full closure of existing north- and southbound South Academy Boulevard on-ramps from U.S. 85/87 and shift to temporary on-ramp, in place until fall 2024.
- Ongoing shift of all lanes on Bradley Road under South Academy Boulevard bridge.
South Academy Boulevard Widening Project
The improvements to South Academy Boulevard in this project are located on South Academy Boulevard at the southern mile and a half of this arterial road from the I-25 interchange, crossing US 85/87, and continuing to the road’s approach to Milton Proby Parkway (which connects to Powers Boulevard/CO 21). Construction focuses on widening an approximately 1.5-mile section of South Academy Boulevard from two lanes to three in each direction to alleviate recurring congestion. The project includes improved drainage facilities, lighting, striping, and expanded shoulders, modified merge lanes, sound walls and bridgework. The project is expected to be complete by early 2026. This project is managed by El Paso County.
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 twenty years, the project is estimated to result in fewer deaths, injuries, and crashes on the four MAMSIP corridors.
Project Contact Information
Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/militaryaccesssafetyimprovements
Email: I25CO94.mamsip@gmail.com
Hotline: 719-800-2162
Register for Alerts: Text MAMSIP to 888-970-9665