(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Nighttime lane closures on north and southbound I-25 begin Monday, Oct. 14, and continue through Friday, Oct. 18.
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), there will be alternating lane closures on southbound and northbound I-25 between Santa Fe Ave (US 85/87) and South Academy Boulevard starting on Monday.
The closures will be in place to allow crews to install drains along the road’s edge, install rumble strips, and make minor concrete repairs.
Alternating lane closure will be in place during these times:
- Northbound I-25, Monday, Oct. 14 through Thursday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Northbound I-25, Friday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. to 9 a.m.
- Southbound I-25, Monday, Oct. 14 through Thursday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Southbound I-25, Friday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. to 9 a.m.
The speed limit in this area has been reduced to 60 mph. CDOT said 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.
In addition to the closures on I-25, there will also be a temporary full closure of northbound South Academy Boulevard between I-25 and US 85/87 on Friday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. to Monday, Oct. 21 at 4:30 a.m. for Fountain Creek bridge deck repairs. A detour will be in place:
- Northbound South Academy Boulevard traffic will travel I-25 southbound to Mesa Ridge Parkway, turn east to US 85/87, travel north, and re-enter Northbound South Academy Boulevard.
