Austin Bluffs Interchange at Union Boulevard
Traffic and Neighborhood Access Impacts
Oct. 10 - Oct. 18, 2008
Traffic impacts for Oct. 10 - 18 will be limited to changing lane configurations. Please continue to be aware of the impacts and pay close attention to the signage, project advisories and/or the project hotline for more details as these construction activities continue.
Speed limits throughout the project are posted at 25 MPH. Please abide by these posted speeds for the safety of the traveling public and the construction crews. Police have increased their speed limit enforcement in this area to ensure the safety of all.
Drivers should expect detours and delays, and use alternate routes when possible.
Details of traffic impacts and lane closures:
Ongoing Lane Reduction- Ramps onto Union Boulevard from Austin Bluffs Overpass
· The new ramps that take traffic from the Austin Bluffs overpass onto Union Boulevard accommodate only one lane of traffic as crews continue work on the shoulders of those ramps and the tie-ins to Union Boulevard.
Lane Closures - Austin Bluffs Parkway
Sunday, Oct. 12, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
· Various lane closures on both east and westbound Austin Bluffs Parkway on the bridge will be necessary to accommodate grinding the bridge deck.
Lane Closures - Austin Bluffs Parkway
Monday - Thursday, Oct. 13-16, 8 p.m. - 6 a.m.
· Various lane closures overnight on both east and westbound Austin Bluffs Parkway will be necessary on the bridge to accommodate grooving the bridge deck.
Lane Shifts - Austin Bluffs Parkway
Beginning Wednesday Oct. 15 continuing through November 4, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
· Various lane closures and shifts on both east and westbound Austin Bluffs Parkway on the bridge will be necessary to accommodate sealing the bridge deck.
· Please pay close attention to the lane configurations as they will be changing during this time.
Lane Shifts - Union Boulevard
Friday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
· Various lane closures and shifts on both north and southbound Union Boulevard will be necessary to allow crews to accommodate asphalt work.
· Please pay close attention to the lane configurations as they will be changing during this time.
Lane Closures - Union Boulevard
Saturday - Sunday, Oct. 18-19, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
· Various lane closures on both north and southbound Union Boulevard will be necessary to accommodate asphalt work, pavement striping, and permanent signal installation.
· Union will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
· There will be no left turns allowed onto or from Union Boulevard all day Saturday and Sunday.
All construction impacts and closures are weather and resource dependent.
For information or questions on construction impacts, please call the project hotline at (719) 598-2605 or e-mail abpunion@vladimirjones.com.
The Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority was formed when voters in Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Green Mountain Falls and El Paso County approved a one percent sales tax in November of 2004 to address infrastructure and transit needs in the region. The tax revenue is divided into three categories: 55% capital improvements, 35% maintenance, and 10% transit. The capital portion of the tax will sunset at the end of the year 2014.
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