May 24, 2024- All lanes of eastbound South Academy Boulevard west of the northbound I-25 off-ramp will be temporarily closed starting on Friday, May 31 at 7 p.m. until Sunday, June 2 at 12 p.m. to allow crews to install drainage pipe under the roadway. A detour will be in place: eastbound South Academy Boulevard traffic will enter southbound I-25 to Mesa Ridge Parkway (exit 132A), turn around and travel north to exit 135 to rejoin eastbound South Academy Boulevard.
Bradley Road under the South Academy Boulevard bridge will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic Tuesday, May 28 through Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with flaggers and signage to assist travelers in navigation through construction to allow crews to continue work on the bridge. Expect minor delays.
A shift to a temporary on-ramp for drivers entering northbound South Academy Boulevard from US 85/87 is ongoing as crews will perform work on roadway, drainage and utilities in the area. The ramp lane width will be reduced to 12 feet and speeds will be reduced to 30 MPH. This closure will be in effect approximately until Fall.
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.
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
I-25 between US 85/Fountain (MP 127) and South Academy Boulevard (MP 135)
- Northbound I-25 temporary full closure between Santa Fe Avenue and Mesa Ridge Parkway. Use detour route.
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- Thursday, May 30 and Friday, May 31, 6 p.m. to 9 a.m.
- Saturday, June 1, 7 p.m. to 9 a.m.
- Full closures of westbound South Academy Boulevard at I-25. Use detour route.
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- Wednesday, May 29, 6 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.
- Thursday, May 30, 6 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. (contingency)
- Full closures of eastbound South Academy Boulevard at I-25. Use detour route.
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- Wednesday, May 29, 7 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.
- Thursday, May 30, 7 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. (contingency)
- Re-route traffic on northbound I-25 using South Academy Boulevard ramps.
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- Wednesday, May 29, 7 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.
- Thursday, May 30, 7 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. (contingency)
- Northbound I-25 left lane closure at MP 128
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- Tuesday, May 28, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Southbound I-25 right lane closure between MP 132 and MP 131
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- Tuesday, May 28 through Thursday, May 30, 7 p.m. – 6 a.m.
- Southbound I-25 right lane closure between MP 132 and MP 131
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- Friday, May 31, 7 p.m. – 9 a.m.
- Southbound I-25 left lane closure at MP 128
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- Wednesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 30, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Northbound I-25 off-ramp and right lane closure at MP 128. Use detour route.
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- Thursday, May 30, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
South Academy Boulevard Widening Project
- Friday, May 31, 7 p.m. – Sunday, June 2, 12 p.m. | Temporary full closure of eastbound South Academy Boulevard west of the northbound I-25 off-ramp. Use detour route.
- Tuesday, May 28 – Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Bradley Road under South Academy Boulevard reduced to alternating one lane traffic.
- 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
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 (US 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
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