The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is advising motorists of upcoming lane closures along South Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs as crews continue work on the Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project.
From Monday, Jan. 19 through Friday, Jan. 23, drivers should expect various north- and southbound lane closures on South Academy Boulevard between Venetucci Boulevard and Milton Proby Parkway. The closures will be in place daily from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to allow crews to install signage and complete remaining roadway, traffic signal and lighting work. CDOT said two lanes of traffic will be maintained in both directions during daytime work hours.
In addition to the daytime closures, overnight alternating lane closures are scheduled around the I-25 interchange on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m., as crews perform traffic signal work in the area.
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Drivers traveling through the corridor are urged to follow posted speed limits, maintain safe following distances and remain alert for workers and equipment in the active construction zone.
As part of the South Academy Boulevard Widening Project, motorists can expect:
CDOT advises travelers to plan extra time and pay close attention to work-zone signage while traveling through the area.
The South Academy Boulevard Widening Project focuses on improving a 1.5-mile stretch of roadway from the I-25 interchange, across US 85/87, to Milton E. Proby Parkway, which connects to Powers Boulevard (CO 21). The project widens the corridor from two lanes to three lanes in each direction, helping relieve recurring congestion on one of the area’s key arterial routes.
Additional improvements include upgraded drainage systems, roadway lighting, striping, expanded shoulders, modified merge lanes, sound walls and bridge work. The project is being managed by El Paso County and is expected to be completed by early 2026.
CDOT conducted a safety assessment of the corridor to identify crash patterns and underlying infrastructure issues. The improvements are designed to reduce crashes, address physical deficiencies and enhance overall roadway safety. Over the next 20 years, CDOT estimates the project will contribute to fewer deaths, injuries and crashes across the four Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Program corridors.
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The South Academy Boulevard improvements are part of CDOT’s Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Program, which aims to enhance transportation efficiency along I-25, Colorado Highway 94, South Academy Boulevard and Charter Oak Ranch Road. The program supports economic development and strengthens transportation links between key military installations, including Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station and Schriever Space Force Base.
The initiative is partially funded through an $18 million BUILD grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Travelers are encouraged to “know before you go” by checking weather conditions, travel impacts and current road conditions before starting their trip. CDOT resources include COtrip.org, the COtrip Planner mobile app, lane-closure listings and real-time travel alerts.
CDOT reminds drivers to use extra caution in work zones, obey posted speed limits, stay alert, avoid unnecessary lane changes and watch for workers—especially during nighttime construction activities.
Originally reported by Colorado Department Of Transportation.
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