Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Program Updates for Week of Oct. 12, 2025

Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Program Updates for Week of Oct. 12, 2025 Oct. 10, 2025 - Southeastern Colorado - Overnight temporary full closures of South Academy Boulevard east of I-25 for striping and traffic signal work https://www.codot.gov/news/2025/october/mamsip-oct12-2025 https://www.codot.gov/@@site-logo/siteLogo.png

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Oct. 10, 2025 - Southeastern Colorado - Overnight temporary full closures of South Academy Boulevard east of I-25 for striping and traffic signal work

Colorado Springs - There will be an overnight temporary full closure of northbound South Academy Boulevard between Interstate 25 and Bradley Road on Thursday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. for traffic signal work. Detours will be in place:

• Northbound South Academy Boulevard traffic will enter southbound I-25 and travel to Mesa Ridge Parkway (exit 132A), travel east to the CanAm Highway and turn north, turn northeast onto Main Street, turn west onto Bradley Road, and turn north onto South Academy Boulevard.
• North- and southbound I-25 traffic intending to enter northbound South Academy Boulevard will be diverted to the southbound I-25 on-ramp and travel south to Mesa Ridge Parkway (exit 132A), travel east to the CanAm Highway and turn north, turn northeast onto Main Street, turn west onto Bradley Road, and turn north onto South Academy Boulevard.
• CanAm Highway traffic will turn northeast onto Main Street, turn west onto Bradley Road, and turn north onto South Academy Boulevard.

Detour map for overnight temporary full closure of northbound South Academy Boulevard between I-25 and Bradley Road

There will be an overnight temporary full closure of southbound South Academy Boulevard between Milton Proby Parkway and the CanAm Highway on Friday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. for lane striping operations. Detours will be in place:

• Southbound South Academy Boulevard traffic will exit onto Milton Proby Parkway, travel east to Hancock Expressway, continue south on Main Street, turn northwest onto CanAm Highway (US 85/87) and enter South Academy Boulevard.
• Bradley Road traffic will travel east and turn south onto Main Street, turn northwest onto CanAm Highway (US 85/87) and enter South Academy Boulevard.

Detour map of full closure of southbound South Academy Boulevard between Milton Proby Parkway and the CanAm Highway

There will also be various alternating north- and southbound South Academy Boulevard lane closures between Venetucci Boulevard and Milton Proby Parkway, and brief intermittent I-25 ramp closures at South Academy Boulevard, overnight on Tuesday, Oct. 14 through Thursday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. for lane striping operations. Please follow posted detour signage and plan for delays.

There are ongoing lane reductions on southbound South Academy Boulevard between I-25 and Coventry Drive starting on Monday, Oct. 6 at 7 a.m. for additional traffic signal and island installations. This alignment is planned to remain in place through Oct. 12.

• There will be a southbound South Academy Boulevard left lane closure under I-25, with two thru lanes remaining open in this area.
• The northbound South Academy Boulevard left turn lane to enter the northbound I-25 on-ramp will be closed west of the southbound I-25 on-ramps.

Delays should be expected, particularly during peak travel times. Drivers should allow extra time, maintain safe following distances, and merge early and safely when approaching the work zone. Drivers planning to access I-25 southbound will need to move to the center lane well in advance.

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. This alignment is anticipated to remain in place until November 2025.

Motorists should use caution as lanes will be narrowed across the northbound bridge over US 85/87 so crews can continue bridge work.

These closures are weather-dependent and subject to change.

Traffic Impacts

South Academy Boulevard Widening Project

• Overnight temporary full closure of northbound South Academy Boulevard between I-25 and Bradley Road on Thursday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Use detour routes as described above
• Overnight temporary full closure of southbound South Academy Boulevard between Milton Proby Parkway and US 85/87 on Friday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Use detour routes as described above
• Various alternating north- and southbound South Academy Boulevard lane closures between Venetucci Boulevard and Milton Proby Parkway on Tuesday, Oct. 14 through Thursday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Plan for delays.
• Brief intermittent I-25 ramp closures at South Academy Boulevard on Tuesday, Oct. 14 through Thursday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Please follow posted detour signage
• Various ongoing lane reductions on southbound South Academy Boulevard between I-25 and Coventry Drive through Sunday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. Plan for delays
• Ongoing shift of east- and westbound South Academy Boulevard between I-25 and Fountain Creek until November 2025

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 Highway 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 20 years, the project is estimated to result in fewer deaths, injuries and crashes on the four MAMSIP corridors.

Project Contact Information

• Website: codot.gov/projects/militaryaccesssafetyimprovements
• Email: [email protected]
• Hotline: 719-800-2162
• Register for Alerts: Text MAMSIP to 888-970-9665

About the Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Program Build Grant

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has initiated a program to deliver more efficient and safer mobility along I-25, Colorado Highway 94, South Academy Boulevard, and Charter Oak Ranch Road, enabling economic stability and development. The Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Program is partially funded through an $18 million BUILD grant award from the US Department of Transportation. The delivery of these improvements will strengthen and enhance the redundancy of strategic movement between the nationally significant El Paso County military installations of Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, and Schriever Space Force Base.

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
• See scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
• Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: Twitter, 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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