Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Program - Week of Sept. 19

Travel Advisory

September 21, 2022 - Southeastern Colorado - Nighttime ramp closure at I-25 and CO 16

Colorado Springs — The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor SEMA Construction will temporarily close southbound on- and off-ramps at I-25 and CO 16 (Mesa Ridge Parkway) for concrete paving operations. The nighttime closures of the on-ramp at Mile Point 132, and off-ramp at Mile Point 132A, are scheduled for 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. on Friday, September 23. Use signed detour route. Fort Carson personnel should consider using alternate gates. Head-to-head traffic continues on I-25, separated by temporary barrier with 11 ft. lanes and 2 ft. shoulders. This traffic configuration will be in place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Normal working hours will be 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday. The speed limit in this area has been reduced to 55 MPH. Slight traffic delays are expected and motorists are urged to use extra caution while traveling in the new traffic pattern. Fines will be double through the construction zone.

A Courtesy Patrol will be driving the work zone and will respond to incidents when notified. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday and holidays. Construction schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change.

Traffic Impacts

Night work on I-25 between MP 127 and 136

  • Friday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. southbound I-25 on-ramp closure (MP 132) and off-ramp closure (MP 132A) at CO 16/Mesa Ridge Parkway, for concrete paving operations
  • A traffic switch is currently in place from South Academy Boulevard to US-85 (Santa Fe). Use extreme caution, speed limit 55 MPH

Santa Fe Avenue and Charter Oak Ranch Road

  • Flagging operations with alternating lane closures and alternating one-way traffic continues on Santa Fe Ave. and Charter Oak Ranch Road, Monday, Sept. 19 to Friday, Sept. 23, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow crews to continue paving activities. A detour is in place. Use extreme caution in the area

Colorado Highway 94

  • Tuesday, Sept. 20, 8 p.m. to Wednesday, Sept. 21, 5 a.m. traffic switch to the eastbound side of CO 94. A two-lane configuration for westbound improvements to take place. There will be a single lane traffic operation in place during the traffic shift controlled by traffic flaggers so expect delays
  • A full closure is in place on North Blaney Road. Vehicles will not be able to access North Blaney Road from CO 94 or access CO 94 from North Blaney Road. This closure will remain in place through early fall
  • A traffic shift is in place
  • Speed limit 50 MPH

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 (CO 85/87) exit at Fountain (mile point 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 CO 16

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 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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