Friday, May 10, 2024 – Bradley Road under the South Academy Boulevard bridge will be closed Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. to allow crews to place new bridge girders. Also, there will be north- and southbound South Academy Boulevard left lane closures over Bradley Road to ensure safe conditions for the traveling public and for crews working below.
Detours will be in place:
- Eastbound Bradley Road traffic will be diverted south on South Academy Boulevard, exit onto the CanAm Highway, turn around and re-enter South Academy northbound to the Bradley Road exit, and turn east.
- Westbound Bradley Road traffic will be diverted to Hancock Expressway, turn north and turn west onto Milton Proby Parkway, turn south and travel to the Bradley Road exit, or turn north to continue on northbound South Academy.
Bradley Road under the South Academy Boulevard bridge will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with flaggers and signage to assist travelers in navigation through constructionto allow crews to place new deck panels on the bridge. Expect minor delays.
A northbound US 85/87 right lane closure under the South Academy Boulevard bridge is scheduled on Sunday, May 12, 12 a.m. through Wednesday, May 15, 5 p.m. to allow crews to continue drainage pipe installation across the roadway.
Also, a minor lane shift to a new alignment is in place on the southbound South Academy Boulevard off-ramp to US 85/87 to allow crews to work on drainage pipes. Minor delays can be expected while constructing pavement for ramp shift. This shift will be in effect approximately two weeks.
A shift to a temporary on-ramp for drivers entering northbound South Academy Boulevard from US 85/87 is ongoing as crews perform work on roadway, drainage and utilities in the area. The ramp lane width reduced to 12 feet and speeds reduced to 30 MPH. This closure will be in effect approximately 5-6 months.
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 US 85/87 on-ramp to eastbound South Academy and the Bradley Road on-ramp to eastbound South Academy since merge area is greatly reduced. Work crews installed signage and flashing beacons to alert traffic to the reduced merge lengths.
All lanes of Bradley Road under South Academy Boulevard shifted to the center of the roadway ongoing to allow crews to perform work on new bridge piers.
A left lane closure is ongoing for northbound and southbound South Academy Boulevard over Bradley Road to allow crews to perform bridge work.
These closures are weather dependent and subject to change.
Traffic Impacts
South Academy Boulevard Widening Project
- Sunday, May 12, 12 a.m. through Wednesday, May 15, 5 p.m.
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- Northbound US 85/87 right lane closure under South Academy Boulevard.
- Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
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- Full closure of Bradley Road under South Academy Boulevard
- North- and southbound South Academy Boulevard left lane closures over Bradley Road
- Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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- Bradley Road under South Academy Boulevard reduced to alternating one lane traffic
- Thursday, May 9, 12 p.m. through May 23, 5 p.m.
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- Southbound South Academy Boulevard off-ramp to US 85/87 lane shift
- Ongoing full closure of existing northbound South Academy Boulevard on-ramp from US 85/87 and shift to temporary on-ramp, in place for approx. 5-6 months
- Ongoing northbound and southbound left lane closure at South Academy Boulevard over Bradley Road
- Ongoing shift of all lanes on Bradley Road under South Academy Boulevard bridge
- Fountain Creek Regional Trail under South Academy Boulevard has been reopened.
Project Overview
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