The Colorado Department of Transportation announced on Apr. 29 that the southbound left turn at the old Airport Road traffic signal from Powers Boulevard in Colorado Springs will permanently close after 9 a.m. on Monday, May 4.
This change is expected to affect drivers traveling southbound on Powers Boulevard who wish to access eastbound Airport Road and the west gate of Peterson Space Force Base (Stewart Avenue). After the closure, these drivers will need to use a new off-ramp at the recently constructed interchange.
Additional traffic impacts are scheduled in the coming weeks. On May 4, all southbound traffic must take the Airport Road exit to reach the new interchange. Overnight on May 6, crews will restripe Airport Road between Powers Boulevard and Industrial Place for a temporary traffic pattern. Later in May, full overnight closures of Powers Boulevard are planned for overhead sign installation; further details will be provided when this work is scheduled. Drivers are advised to watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting work areas, and all activities depend on weather conditions.
According to the official website, the Colorado Department of Transportation works to improve quality of life for residents through integrated transportation solutions and aims to deliver an effective multi-modal system that safely transports people, goods, and information while enhancing environmental standards in Colorado. The department oversees transportation infrastructure across Colorado and builds as well as maintains interstates, U.S., and state highways while also administering grants for aviation and transit according to its official website. Shoshana Lew holds the role of executive director for CDOT as indicated by its official website.
The department operates within the transportation sector with a focus on highway maintenance along with support for aviation and transit initiatives as per its official website. For more information about this project or updates regarding construction schedules or closures, residents can visit codot.gov/projects/co21powersairportrdinterchange or contact CDOT directly.
