COLORADO SPRINGS — There will be a temporary closure of northbound South Academy Boulevard at US Hwy 85/87 for the widening project.
The closure will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 24, and continue through 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25.
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the detour will have drivers exit onto US 85/87, travel south to Main Street, travel north to Bradley Road, and then travel north to get back onto S Academy Blvd.
Another closure of this section will begin on Saturday, March 29, from 3:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This closure is a part of the Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Program.
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