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City of Colorado Springs 2024 Third Quarter Report – PPRTA II – I-25 Ramps: South Nevada/Tejon Street Corridor Improvements

A progress bar with an arrow showing a project at approximately 25% through the construction phase.

Current Phase: Construction
Construction Percent Complete: 35%
Anticipated Construction Completion: January 2025

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. Channelizing islands on Motor Way and Tejon St Intersection, with curb ramps and patterned concrete.

Photo of new traffic channeling islands at Motor Way and Tejon Street intersection

Figure 19. Bike lane channelizing island and new concrete pavement panels.

Photo showing the bike lanes at Motor Way and Tejon Street intersection

Budget

Funding SourceEstimated Project Cost1ObligatedSpent to Date (Actual)Percent Spent to Date2
PPRTA$9,111,497$9,082,729$3,242,83436%
Total$9,111,497$9,082,729$3,242,83436%
  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 anticipated to continue through early next year.
  • All real estate acquisitions are complete.