Academy Blvd. nightwork moves to Sept. 5-7

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- El Paso County is warning drivers that night work operations on Academy Blvd. have been moved to Sept. 5-7, following recent weather changes. 

Project hours will be from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. and lane closures will be in place.

Access to ramps and side streets will also be maintained as construction is underway.

There, crew members with A-1 Chip Seal, according to officials, will be working on the 2023 Pavement Preservation Project.

They will be sweeping excess chips from roadway, fog sealing the new chip seal, and replacing the pavement markings.

Drivers are being reminded to reduce speeds, watch for workers, equipment signs, and barricades in the area.

You can also check the link here for any further updates on this planned work as work schedules can change for multiple reasons such as weather and other project requirements.

For more information and questions about this project, visit the El Paso County website at the link here.