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Citizen Advisory Committee – September 4, 2024: Quarterly Reports From Member Governments – City of Colorado Springs 2024 Second Quarter Report – PPRTA II – I-25 Ramps: South Nevada / Tejon Street Corridor Improvements

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Current Phase: Construction
Construction Percent Complete: 20%
Anticipated Construction Completion: December 2024

Project Description: The intersections of the I-25 ramps and S Nevada Ave and S Tejon St experience reoccurring traffic incidents, conflicts, and congestion during peak weekday and weekend travel times. The City and CDOT have studied and implemented improvements in the S Nevada Ave and S Tejon St corridors over time. This project is the latest effort in improving efficiency and safety for all modes of traffic based upon current conditions.

Figure 18. Excavator removing concrete from project site

An excavator removing concrete

Figure 19. Workers forming concrete median on Nevada Ave.

Construction works pouring concrete for road curbs

Budget

Funding SourceEstimated Project Cost1ObligatedSpent to Date (Actual)Percent Spent to Date2
PPRTA$9,111,497$8,936,233$2,072,10323%
Total$9,111,497$8,936,233$2,072,10323%
  1. Estimated project cost includes future anticipated funding authorization. Total project cost includes known work for project life-cycle phases from planning to construction completion.
  2. Actual funds spent of the current obligated amount.

Highlights:

  • 100% engineering plans submitted April 2024.
  • Construction Management/General Contractor (CM/CG) selected September 2023.
  • Construction began in May 2024.