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City of Colorado Springs 2024 Third Quarter Report – PPRTA II – Academy Boulevard Pavement Reconstruction – Bijou to Airport

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Current Phase: Construction
Construction Start Date: September 2022
Anticipated Completion Date: December 2024

Project Description: Academy Boulevard between Bijou Street and Airport Road is a six-lane road with poor pavement and with curb, gutter, and median conditions requiring replacement. Poor drainage is contributing to pavement decline, so a new storm water system is being designed to alleviate ponding issues. Planned improvements incorporate recommendations from the Great Streets Corridor Study, including a 10-foot-wide multi-use path. The project length of 4,700 feet includes full depth reclamation paving, a new 24” waterline, and intersection improvements.

Figure 6. Completed paving and striping.

Photo of recently paved and striped Academy Boulevard

Figure 7. Manhole for 42” sewer.

Photo of an open manhole and pit for a 42-inch sewer

Budget

Funding SourceEstimated Project Cost1ObligatedSpent to Date (Actual)Percent Spent to Date2
PPRTA$15,985,734$12,842,942$12,038,66494%
CSU$3,129,323$3,129,323$266,7979%
Total$19,115,057$18,829,932$9,023,55977%
  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:

  • Installation of 42” sewer line in Airport Road.
  • Full depth reclamation of existing roadway structural section.
  • Completed paving and striping north of Airport Road to Bijou.
  • Placing a new sidewalk, curb, and gutter.