(COLORADO SPRINGS) — East and westbound traffic on South Academy Boulevard will be temporarily closed overnight the March 18 as part of ongoing construction on the Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement (MAMSIP) project.
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the lanes of South Academy beneath I-25 will close to allow crews to install overhangs and decking for the I-25 bridge. Work is planned during evening hours on Monday, March 18 and Tuesday, March 19.
Full closure of eastbound South Academy Boulevard
Monday, March 18 through Wednesday, March 20, 8 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 21, 10:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23, 10:30 p.m. – 9 a.m.
Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29, 8 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
Full closure of westbound South Academy Boulevard
Monday, March 18 through Wednesday, March 20, 7 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 22, 10:30 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.
Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23, 10:30 p.m. – 9 a.m.
Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29, 7 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.
Detours will be in place:
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
North- and southbound I-25 traffic will take exit 135 off-ramps and re-enter the on-ramps to continue.
The speed limit in this area has been reduced to 60 MPH. Traffic delays of 10-15 minutes are expected and motorists are urged to use extra caution while traveling in the area. Fines will be doubled through the construction zone.
