Austin Bluffs Interchange at Union Boulevard

Traffic and Neighborhood Access Impacts

Oct. 3 - Oct. 12, 2008

Crews will continue work on the intersection and throughout the project, speeding towards their November completion goal. Lane configurations will change occasionally to accommodate construction activities in the coming weeks. 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 Blvd.

Lane Closures - Austin Bluffs Parkway
Saturday, Oct. 4, 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.

· The left lane of both east and westbound Austin Bluffs Parkway will be closed from west of the intersection through the east end of the project for median work.

Lane Closures - Union Boulevard
Saturday, Oct. 4, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

· Various lane closures on both north and southbound Union Boulevard will be necessary to accommodate median work and to allow crews to paint the bridge.

Looking ahead, details of traffic impacts and lane closures for:

Lane Closures - Union Boulevard
Saturday - Sunday, Oct. 11-12, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

· Various lane closures on both north and southbound Union Boulevard will be necessary to accommodate asphalt work.

· 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.

Lane Closures - Austin Bluffs Parkway
Sunday, Oct. 12
Work will begin at 8 a.m. on Sunday and will be complete by 6 a.m. Monday

· 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 on both east and westbound Austin Bluffs Parkway will be necessary on the bridge to accommodate grooving the bridge deck.

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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