The stretch of Powers Boulevard north of Airport Road is set to close for overnight construction for four nights starting February 20th, this closure is part of the ongoing CO 21 Powers Boulevard and Airport Road Interchange Project as reported by CDOT, with the installation of bridge girders cited as the reason for the traffic disruption.
Drivers should brace for detours with southbound Powers Boulevard shut down first at East Platte Avenue from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Thursday, then attention shifts to the northbound lanes closing at Airport Road the next day, this work-intensive procedure will see a repeat on Saturday and Sunday on the same schedules, the CDOT cautions that all plans are weather-contingent and could shift accordingly, as noted by CDOT.
For those navigating the area during the closures, detour specifics mandate southbound traffic to divert west on East Platte Avenue, drive south on Academy Boulevard, and proceed east on Airport Road to reenter Powers Boulevard, similar detours will guide northbound travelers, directing them east on Airport Road to the northbound Powers Boulevard on-ramp at Stewart Avenue, with maps available for visual guidance on the project site.
CDOT reminds motorists of the importance of safety in construction zones with tips to "Slow For The Cone Zone", these include adhering to speed limits, staying alert, avoiding distractions like mobile phones, and being patient, as construction work can cause delays.
