Academy Boulevard Improvements Project

Construction

Contact

Department:

Public Works

Contact the Project Team

719-427-6422

AcademyBlvdImprovements@gmail.com

Key Dates

Spring 2020

Preliminary design and environmental clearances

June 2022

Completed design and plans

Early 2023

Segment 1 construction

Late 2024

Segment 1 completed

Spring 2025

Segment 2 construction

(All schedules are weather dependent)

INFORMACIÓN ACTUALIZADA DE LA CONSTRUCCIÓN - 23 de octubre de 2024

The South Academy Boulevard Improvements Project is entering its final stages of Segment 1 (north) between Bijou Street and Airport Road, with substantial completion expected this fall. Additional work will take place to finalize various aspects of the improvements. In early October, the section of Airport Road east of South Academy Boulevard will reopen to traffic. However, drivers should be aware that temporary road alignments and lane closures will remain in place during October. These measures are necessary to ensure the safe completion of the final roadwork.

Expect delays and use alternative routes.

About

The South Academy Boulevard Improvements Project will increase safety, mobility, pedestrian access, and drainage along the corridor. The work covers 18 miles of South Academy Blvd. between Bijou St. and Airport Rd.

Between East Fountain Boulevard and Jet Wing Drive (construction to start Spring 2025)
Work along the corridor focuses on infrastructure improvements, including replacement of aging pavement, curb, and gutter. A new, multi-use path is being constructed on one side of S. Academy Boulevard. The path/sidewalk will improve access for pedestrians and other users. Major drainage improvements are also part of the project and include new manholes, inlets, and drainage pipes. Colorado Springs Utilities is relocating and upgrading water and wastewater lines to support thousands of users in the area.

Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) dollars fund the project.

S. Academy Boulevard Improvement Project Update

Current Status
Segment 1 of the project is nearing completion. Work on the remaining segment beginning in spring 2025 will further improve the overall infrastructure and accessibility of S. Academy Boulevard.

Stay tuned for further updates as we progress through this important community improvement project.

Project Construction Schedule

Construction of the corridor is divided into 2 different segments over the course of 24 months:

Segment 1 (North) – South Academy Boulevard between Bijou Street and Airport Road
- Started late February 2023
- Scheduled for completion late 2024
Segment 2 (South) – South Academy Boulevard between East Fountain Boulevard and Jet Wing Drive
- Scheduled to start spring 2025

Funding

This is a voter-approved, Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) A-listed project. Estimated cost to repair existing asphalt (18 lane miles), concrete and storm sewers: $62 million.