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El Paso County, Colorado, September 15, 2023 – Drivers can anticipate an ongoing left lane closure on northbound and southbound South Academy Boulevard over Bradley Road to allow crews to perform bridge work. This left lane closure will be in place for approximately 5 months.

There will also be an ongoing auxiliary lane closure on northbound South Academy Boulevard between Hartford Street and Fountain Creek through mid-December for drainage line work.

There will be a full closure of Bradley Road under the South Academy Boulevard bridge on Tuesday night, September 19, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., to remove striping and place concrete barrier. Afterwards, all lanes of Bradley Road under South Academy Boulevard will be shifted to the north side of the roadway ongoing to allow crews to perform drilling for new caisson construction.

These closures are weather dependent and subject to change.

Overview

South Academy Boulevard Widening Project

  • Ongoing northbound and southbound left lane closure at South Academy Boulevard over Bradley Road, in place for approx. 5 months
  • Ongoing northbound auxiliary lane closure on South Academy Boulevard between Hartford Street and Fountain Creek. This auxiliary lane will be closed through mid-December
  • Tuesday, September 19, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., full closure of Bradley Road under South Academy Boulevard bridge
  • Starting September 20 at 4:30 a.m., ongoing shift of all lanes on Bradley Road to north side of roadway under South Academy Boulevard bridge