Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Program Update - Week of Oct. 23

Travel Advisory

October 21, 2022 - Southeastern Colorado - Nighttime full closure of off-ramp at Exit 132B at I-25

Colorado Springs — The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor SEMA Construction will temporarily close the southbound off-ramp at I-25 exit 132B. The nighttime closure is scheduled for
Wednesday night, October 26 and Thursday night, October 27 from 7:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. so crews can run new pipeline across the ramp. In addition, there will be an I-25 northbound right lane closure (Mile Point 131.5) to repair damaged guardrail and alternating lane closures on northbound and southbound I-25 (MP 135) on Wednesday and Thursday nights for pothole repair.
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.

Charter Oak Ranch Road and Santa Fe Avenue roundabout is now open. Flagging operations with alternating lane closures and alternating one-way traffic continues as needed on Santa Fe Ave. and Charter Oak Ranch Road to allow crews to complete roadway improvements.

Colorado Highway 94 one-way daytime flagging operations 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26 and Thursday, Oct. 27 to allow crews to complete paving operations on Colorado Highway 94. To reduce traffic during the paving operations Schriever Space Force Base personnel are requested to use the west entrance off of Curtis Road.

A Courtesy Patrol will be driving the I-25 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

  • Wednesday, Oct. 26 and Thursday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., full closure southbound off-ramp on I-25 at exit 132B.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 26 and Thursday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m. to midnight, right lane closure on northbound I-25 (MP 131.5)
  • Wednesday, Oct. 26 and Thursday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., alternating lane closures on northbound and southbound I-25 (MP 135)
  • Traffic switch is currently in place from S. 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 as needed on Santa Fe Avenue and Charter Oak Ranch Road to allow crews to complete roadway improvements.

Colorado Highway 94

  • Daytime work between MP 6.7 to MP 8.6 - Wednesday, Oct. 26 and Thursday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one-way flagging operations.
  • Night work to remove temporary concrete barrier Monday, Oct. 24 and Tuesday, Oct. 25.
  • 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 detoured intersection for South Blaney Road has been moved temporarily 300 feet to the east utilizing the future Jug Handle roadway to re-enter South Blaney Road. Use extreme caution in the area.
  • 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 (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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