COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — A major intersection is closed in Colorado Springs for improvements. Neighbors along Pikes Peak and Academy Blvd. already know about the construction that has been happening in the area for months now.
It’s all part of a multi-million dollar South Academy Boulevard Improvement Project. Crews are hoping to have the intersection back open in about a week. Work will address drainage issues on this older road, as well as adding multi-use paths.
I spoke with Ryan Phipps with the City of Colorado Springs who says these improvements are totally necessary- “by closing the intersection completely, we are able to get the work done much faster and put out a much better product.”
If you’re headed into the area, you’ll be detoured to Chelton Road from either Airport Road or Bijou Street, depending on which side you’re coming from. Try to add extra time to your commute, or find an alternate route.
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