Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project - Week of Jan. 9

Traffic Advisory

January 7, 2021 - Southeastern Colorado - Traffic shifts on I-25

COLORADO SPRINGS — Starting the week of January 9, Colorado Department of Transportation and Contractor SEMA Construction, Inc. will have a lane closure to shift northbound I-25 traffic between Mile Point 127 to 135 to eight feet to the outside. This will allow crews to set barrier along the inside lanes to get ready to place southbound traffic on a future traffic switch. Crews will also install striping, lane shift advance warning signs, pave at the various emergency pullouts and set additional barriers. Commuters can expect a lane shift on northbound I-25 beginning at MP 128.5 and continuing to MP 135. Crews will also install a bypass pipe at Dry Wash (MP 128.34) and Clover Ditch (MP 131.2), saw cut the bridge decks, remove bridge guardrail and bridge overhangs. Traffic switches were done on Tuesday, January 4 to accommodate this work. On Monday, January 10 there will also be daytime shoulder closures eastbound and westbound on South Academy Boulevard to allow crews to set barriers. Expect possible traffic delays. Wednesday, January 12 and Thursday, January 13, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., there will be a right lane closure southbound I-25 to allow crews to install barriers.

A Courtesy Patrol will be driving the work zone starting Thursday, January 13. Hours of operation will be 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and holidays. They can be contacted at 719-820-3477.

Traffic Impacts

Southbound I-25 single lane closures and shoulder closures and northbound I-25 right lane closures between approximately South Academy Boulevard and Santa Fe Avenue (MP 135 – 127).

  • Sunday, Jan. 9th from at 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., northbound right lane closure to allow crews to install striping, lane shift advance warning signs, pave at the various emergency pullouts and set barriers.
  • Monday, Jan. 10th to Thursday, Jan. 13th, between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m., northbound right lane closure to allow crews to install striping, lane shift advance warning signs, pave at the various emergency pullouts, set barriers and perform a traffic switch.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 12th and Thursday, Jan. 13th, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. left lane closure southbound I-25 for barriers installation on the bridges located at MP 128.5 and at MP 131.8.
  • Speed limit reduction to 55 MPH during construction hours. Speed reduction will be enforced by State Patrol.
  • Eleven-foot width restrictions

South Academy Boulevard near I-25 daytime right shoulder closures

  • Monday, January 10th - work hours approximately 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

In the future, travelers can expect daytime and nighttime traffic impacts. Intermittent daytime and nighttime lane closures should be expected. Traffic fines will be doubled in the work zone. Motorists should slow down as they approach the work zones, drive with caution, allow extra space between vehicles, and give themselves extra travel time. Dates of work are weather permitting

This work is part of the Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project (MAMSIP). MAMSIP is comprised of four discrete road projects in the Pikes Peak region, all of which are strategically important in the movement of personnel and equipment between nationally significant military facilities.

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 the corridor beginning at South Academy Boulevard and extending to the Santa Fe Avenue (CO 85/87) exit at Fountain (MP 128), which exits to Gate 19 of Fort Carson.

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 for this 7.5-mile segment;
  • Installation of median barrier the entire length of this corridor; 
    Rehab and widening work on four bridges along the corridor, and 
    Installation of I-25 Southbound deceleration lane at the interchange with Colorado Highway 16.

MAMSIP Project Map

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:

  • Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
  • Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/3DYCDOH
  • Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COalerts
  • See scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/3n9ZAI1
  • 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!