Nighttime closures at southbound and northbound North Academy Blvd. on-ramps

Travel Advisory

August 19, 2022 - Southeastern Colorado - Week of August 23-26

El Paso County - The Colorado Department of Transportation continues work widening ramps and installing ramp metering along I-25 and the southbound Woodmen Rd. on-ramp, northbound and southbound Academy Blvd. on-ramps, and northbound North Gate Rd. on-ramp.

Work is beginning at the I-25 North Academy on-ramps Monday. Crews will be preparing to widen the ramps in order to install metering signals. Work the week of Aug. 22 will include closing one lane of the ramp by adding temporary concrete barrier and temporary pavement markings. Crews will also begin earthwork and remove asphalt. Impacts to the on-ramps at North Academy will be in place until the fall.

Traffic Impacts

August 23-26, 8 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. I-25 southbound North Academy Boulevard on-ramp closure.

Detour Route (see map)
To access southbound I-25 from N. Academy Blvd., motorists will take to N. Academy Blvd., turn right on Kelly Johnson Blvd.
Turn left onto N. Academy Blvd.
Stay in the right lane to access the I-25 southbound

I-25 On-Ramp Widening and Ramp Metering on Kelly Johnson and North Academy Boulevard

I-25 northbound North Academy Boulevard on-ramp closure.
Detour Route (see map)
To access northbound I-25 from N. Academy Blvd., motorists will turn right on Voyager Pkwy to Briargate Pkwy, turn left
Stay in the right lane to access the I-25 northbound on-ramp

I-25 northbound North Academy Boulevard on-ramp CLOSURE Detour Route (see map) To access northbound I-25 from N. Academy Blvd., motorists will turn right on Voyager Pkwy to Briargate Pkwy, turn left Stay in the right lane to access the I-25 northbound on-ramp

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

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:

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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