Next Round of Overnight Closures Set for CO 21 Powers Boulevard North of Airport Road

Travel Advisory

March 3, 2025 - Southeastern Colorado - Bridge deck panel placement over Powers Boulevard planned for March 10 to 13

El Paso County — The Colorado Department of Transportation will close one direction of Powers Boulevard (Colorado Highway 21/US Highway 24) overnight for four consecutive nights (March 10 to 13) north of Airport Road. These safety closures are required while bridge deck panels are placed over Powers Boulevard.

This is the second of several rounds of night closures that will be needed for bridge construction.

Traffic Impacts

Only one direction of Powers Boulevard will close at a time as follows:

  • Monday, March 10: Southbound Powers Boulevard closed at East Platte Avenue from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
  • Tuesday, March 11: Northbound Powers Boulevard closed at Airport Road from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Wednesday, March 12: Southbound Powers Boulevard closed at East Platte Avenue from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
  • Thursday, March 13: Northbound Powers Boulevard closed at Airport Road from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

This schedule is weather-dependent and subject to change. Message boards near the project site will provide the latest schedule information. Travelers should expect single and double lane closures as early as 7 p.m. All closures will be removed from the highway in time for the morning commute.

Detour Routes

Uniformed traffic control officers and flaggers will help direct traffic overnight. The signed detour routes are:

  • Southbound Powers Boulevard detour: Traffic must exit the highway at East Platte Avenue. The detour route will direct traffic west on East Platte Avenue, south on Academy Boulevard and east on Airport Road. Note: Colorado Springs Airport (COS) suggests that traffic headed to the airport continue south on Academy Boulevard and east on East Fountain Boulevard
  • Northbound Powers Boulevard detour: Traffic must turn left or right at Airport Road. The detour route will direct traffic east on Airport Road to the northbound Powers Boulevard on-ramp at Stewart Avenue
Map of eastern Colorado Springs displaying detour route for the closure of southbound Powers Boulevard (Colorado Highway 21) at East Platte Avenue. Motorists will exit Powers Boulevard and head west on East Platte Avenue, south on South Academy Boulevard and east on Airport Road where they will reenter southbound Powers Boulevard. Southbound Powers Boulevard closed overnight March 10 and 12 from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Map of eastern Colorado Springs displaying detour route for the closure of southbound Powers Boulevard (Colorado Highway 21) at East Platte Avenue. Motorists will exit Powers Boulevard and head west on East Platte Avenue, south on South Academy Boulevard and east on Airport Road where they will reenter southbound Powers Boulevard. Southbound Powers Boulevard closed overnight March 10 and 12 from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Map of eastern Colorado Springs displaying detour route for the closure of northbound Powers Boulevard (Colorado Highway 21) at Airport Road. All vehicles will turn right on Airport Boulevard and reenter northbound Powers Boulevard via the on-ramp at Stewart Avenue. Northbound Powers Boulevard closed overnight March 11 and 13 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Map of eastern Colorado Springs displaying detour route for the closure of northbound Powers Boulevard (Colorado Highway 21) at Airport Road. All vehicles will turn right on Airport Boulevard and reenter northbound Powers Boulevard via the on-ramp at Stewart Avenue. Northbound Powers Boulevard closed overnight March 11 and 13 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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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