Full weekend closure at Hancock Expressway near South Academy Boulevard

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The City of Colorado Springs is alerting the community that Hancock Expressway at South Academy Boulevard will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday, May 8, through noon Monday, May 11, for additional waterline work.

According to the city, the Hancock Expressway will be closed in all directions at the intersection with the following detours:

• Westbound Hancock Expressway: Use Astrozon Boulevard
• Eastbound Hancock Expressway: Use Jet Wing Drive

The city encourages drivers to use extra caution in the area due to traffic control devices, heavy equipment, safety signage, and workers on foot. The city says business access will remain open, and all work depends on the weather.

Bus stop locations will be affected, with the city recommending visiting the Mountain Metro Transit website for details.

The project is to provide the following improvements according to the city:

• Smoother pavement and improved driving surface
• Reduced standing water on roadway
• Improved pedestrian access with a new multi-use path
• Upgraded drainage infrastructure
• Updated utilities and signage

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