Academy Boulevard Improvements Project

The South Academy Boulevard Improvements Project will increase safety, mobility, pedestrian access, and drainage along the corridor. The work covers 18 miles of South Academy Blvd. between Bijou St. and Airport Rd.

Between East Fountain Boulevard and Jet Wing Drive (construction to start fall 2025)
Work along the corridor focuses on infrastructure improvements, including replacement of aging pavement, curb, and gutter. A new, multi-use path is being constructed on one side of S. Academy Boulevard. The path/sidewalk will improve access for pedestrians and other users. Major drainage improvements are also part of the project and include new manholes, inlets, and drainage pipes. Colorado Springs Utilities is relocating and upgrading water and wastewater lines to support thousands of users in the area.

Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) dollars fund the project.

S. Academy Boulevard Improvement Project Update

Current Status

Segment 1 of the project is complete. Work on the remaining segment beginning in fall 2025 will further improve the overall infrastructure and accessibility of S. Academy Boulevard.

Stay tuned for further updates as we progress through this important community improvement project.

Project Construction Schedule

Construction of the corridor is divided into 2 different segments over the course of 24 months:

• Segment 1 (North) – South Academy Boulevard between Bijou Street and Airport Road
  • Started late February 2023
  • Completed late 2024
• Segment 2 (South) – South Academy Boulevard between East Fountain Boulevard and Jet Wing Drive
  • Public open house September 2025
  • Scheduled to start early 2026