The Colorado Department of Transportation is pressing ahead with its roadworks schedule, with Powers Boulevard experiencing directional overnight closures into next week, as they work on constructing new bridges. For those traveling by night, these disruptions are set to shape commutes and late-night drives, dictating detours and delays around the construction zones. Specifically, Powers Boulevard will be closed at times that range generally from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., with the exact schedule available on CDOT's official site.
According to CDOT, closures will see northbound Powers Boulevard shut down at Airport Road on Thursday, April 10, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., and again on Tuesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 17, for the same hours. For those aiming to travel southbound, be prepared to be rerouted on Friday, April 11, Monday, April 14, and Wednesday, April 16, as the boulevard closes at East Platte Avenue from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Depending on the conditions of Colorado weather, the outlined schedule could very well shift, a reminder to always have a contingency when setting out late in the Mile-High City.
Those needing to navigate these asphalt obstacles can follow the signed detour routes: southbound traffic will be directed west on East Platte Avenue, south on Academy Boulevard, and east on Airport Road, with a suggested variation from the Colorado Springs Airport for airport-bound traffic to continue further south before heading east. Northbound commuters will have to turn off at Airport Road and can rejoin Powers Boulevard via Stewart Avenue's on-ramp. Uniformed traffic control officers and flaggers will be stationed to guide drivers through these detour paths.
Looking to the week of April 13, the transportation department has signaled that trucks will periodically cross the northbound Powers Boulevard on-ramp near Airport Road and Stewart Avenue. Motorists should be ready to carefully obey the instructions of traffic control officers and flaggers. Further ahead, minor work at the Airport Road/Stewart Avenue intersection is scheduled for April 24 and 25, with shoulder closures expected. Drivers should move cautiously, as construction vehicles will be entering and exiting the roadway. Early May will also see additional overnight closures near Airport Road for bridge construction, though specific dates have yet to be set. All updates will be posted on message boards near the project site, providing the latest information for those on the road.
