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City of Colorado Springs 2024 Third Quarter Report – PPRTA II – Tutt Boulevard Extension – Dublin to Templeton Gap Road

A progress status bar with an arrow near the end of the construction phase for the Tutt Boulevard Extension from Dublin Boulevard to Templeton Gap Road

Current Phase: Complete
Construction Percent Complete: 100%
Construction Start: May 23, 2024

Project Description: The Tutt Boulevard extension is a joint PPRTA Colorado Springs/El Paso County project. Tutt Boulevard will be extended north from Dublin Boulevard and connect with the existing Tutt Boulevard, approximately 1,000 feet north. Phase 1 (from Dublin Boulevard to Vickie Lane) was completed in March 2016. Phase 2 (from Vickie Lane to Spring Breeze Drive) construction started May 23 and is anticipated to take 6-7 months to complete.

Figure 24. Tutt Blvd. Before Construction.

A street-level view of Tutt Boulevard before construction

Figure 25. Tutt Blvd. open to traffic 8/26/2024.

A low aerial view of Tutt Boulevard after construction

Budget

Funding SourceEstimated Project Cost1ObligatedSpent to Date (Actual)Percent Spent to Date2
PPRTA$5,279,518$3,685,484$3,189,45587%
Developer Contribution$281,000$281,000$281,000100%
Total$5,560,518$3,966,484$3,470,45587%
  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:

  • Phase 1 completed in 2016.
  • Phase 2 construction started May 23, 2024.
  • Roadway opened Aug 26, 2024.
  • Completion of sidewalk, landscaping and overall project anticipated in Oct 2024.