Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Program - Week of Jan. 15

Travel Advisory

January 13, 2023 - Southeastern Colorado - Interstate 25 and South Academy Boulevard closures rescheduled for bridge demolition

Colorado Springs —­­ Due to weather impacts this week, the Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor SEMA Construction will reschedule the temporary closure of I-25 over South Academy Boulevard as part of the Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project (MAMSIP) I-25 bridge demolition. Bridge demolition work is expected to start again beginning Saturday morning, Jan. 21 through Sunday morning, Jan. 22. These closures are necessary for the safety of the traveling public and workers.

  • Closure of southbound lanes on I-25 over South Academy Boulevard
    • Southbound I-25 traffic will make use of the off- and on-ramps to avoid the demolition work and to continue on I-25.
  • Full closure of South Academy Boulevard under I-25
    • Saturday, Jan. 21, 7 a.m. until Sunday, Jan. 22, at 7 a.m.

MAMSIP South Academy Boulevard Closure

Detours will be in place

  • Southbound I-25 traffic will take exit 135 off-ramp and re-enter the on-ramp to continue south
  • Northbound I-25 traffic will take exit 135 off-ramp and renter the on-ramp to continue north
  • Eastbound South Academy Boulevard traffic will be diverted south on I-25 to Colorado Highway 16 (exit 132A), where they will turn around and re-enter I-25 north to South Academy Boulevard
  • Westbound South Academy Boulevard traffic will be diverted north on I-25 to Lake Avenue/South Circle Drive (exit 138), where they will turn around and re-enter I-25 south to South Academy Boulevard
  • Possible traffic slowdowns, expect delays. Plan additional time to travel through the area

Traffic Impacts

Bridge demolition work on I-25 at S. Academy Blvd. (MP 135)

  • Friday, Jan. 13 to Monday, Jan. 16, 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
    • Full closure of southbound I-25 at South Academy Boulevard Ramps will be utilized to at that location to continue traveling on I-25
    • Full closure of South Academy Boulevard under I-25
  • Monday, Jan. 16 through Friday, Jan. 20 nightly
    • Full closure of South Academy Boulevard westbound under I-25, 6 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
    • Full closure of South Academy Boulevard eastbound under I-25, 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
    • Full closure of southbound I-25 at South Academy Boulevard, 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. nightly. Ramps will be utilized to at that location to continue traveling on I-25
  • Monday, Jan. 16 and Tuesday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly
    • Southbound I-25 right lane closure (MP 133-132) for lighting installation
  • Monday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
    • Northbound I-25 mobile operations for pothole repair 

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 (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

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 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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