Current Phase: 1a & 1b – Construction, North Carefree to Tamlin
Percent Complete: 90%
Completion Date: December 2024
Project Description: A series of construction phases will widen Marksheffel Road to a four-lane principal arterial cross-section from North Carefree Circle to Dublin Blvd. Funding for Phases 1a and 1b of construction has been obtained, and work by the contractor is ongoing from North Carefree Circle to just north of the Barnes Road intersection. Design and acquisition efforts for Phase 2, north of Barnes Road to Dublin Blvd, are just starting and construction is anticipated to begin in 2025 or earlier following Phase 1a and 1b construction.
Figure 36. Barnes Road at Marksheffel Road.
Figure 37. Marksheffel North of Carefree Circle.
Budget
| Funding Source | Estimated Project Cost1 | Obligated | Spent to Date (Actual) | Percent Spent to Date2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPRTA III4 | $38,000,000 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| PPRTA II3 | $29,854,982 | $29,265,475 | $26,384,130 | 90% |
| PPRTA I | $1,024,177 | $1,024,177 | $897,816 | 88% |
| General Fund | $2,709,800 | $2,709,800 | $2,709,800 | 100% |
| Developer | $269,610 | $269,610 | $269,610 | 100% |
| Colorado Springs Utilities4 | $2,000,000 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| EPC Maintenance | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | 100% |
| Utility Trench Reimbursement | $337,688 | $337,688 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $75,696,257 | $35,106,750 | $31,761,356 | 90% |
- Estimated project cost includes future anticipated funding authorization. Total project cost includes known work for project life-cycle phases from planning to construction completion.
- Actual funds spent of the current obligated amount.
- Funding from capital programs.
- CSU funds estimated for property acquisition.
Highlights:
- Installation of new storm sewer, roadway, and sidewalks between Graphite Drive and Tamlin Road.
- Access to Graphite Drive has since been restored since it was previously closed for underground utility relocation and roadway reconstruction.
- Paving of the first lift of asphalt and temporary striping has been completed.
- The intersection at Barnes Road has been reopened after 3 months of closure. New traffic signal equipment was installed.
- Crossover at south end of project limits is currently being removed to allow for final median construction