Temporary road closures begin Oct. 21 near South Academy Boulevard

Drivers should expect several road closures near South Academy Boulevard starting Wednesday, Oct. 21, as crews continue work on the South Academy Boulevard Improvements Project.

Upcoming Closures

South Murray Boulevard: Oct. 21-Nov. 30

Starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, a section of South Murray Boulevard east of South Academy Boulevard will close through Nov. 30. Crews will install new storm sewer and water pipes, pave the road and rebuild sidewalks and curbs.

Nearby driveways will remain open. Residents, employees and customers can reach South Murray Boulevard from Chelton Road.

Detour: From South Academy Boulevard, turn east on Chelton Road, then south on South Murray Boulevard.

Sierra Sun Drive: Oct. 21-28

Starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Sierra Sun Drive will close through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. The road connects the Sierra Springs neighborhood to northbound South Academy Boulevard north of Astrozon Boulevard.

Crews will pave the road and rebuild sidewalks and curbs. Sierra Springs residents can reach the neighborhood from Jet Wing Drive by turning onto High Sierra Place.

Astrozon Shopping Center driveway: Oct. 21-28

A private driveway off northbound South Academy Boulevard, about 350 feet north of Astrozon Boulevard, will close from 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Customers can still reach Astrozon Shopping Center from Jet Wing Drive or Astrozon Boulevard.

Jet Wing Drive left-turn restriction: Through Nov. 19

The left-turn lane from southbound Jet Wing Drive onto South Academy Boulevard is closed through Nov. 19. Drivers cannot make that left turn during construction.

What to expect during construction

• Lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, at times
• Temporary changes to walking routes
• Relocated bus stops; visit MMTransit.com for details
• Construction near driveways
• Left turns allowed where possible, except where posted
• Access to nearby businesses maintained during construction
• Roadside message boards with traffic updates

Drivers should slow down, follow posted signs, watch for workers and equipment, and allow extra travel time. Use other routes when possible. All work depends on weather, and schedules may change.

This voter-approved Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority project will improve safety, traffic flow, walking routes and drainage along South Academy Boulevard. It is the first major reconstruction of the road since it opened in 1969.

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