(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) stated that crews plan to open portions of the new interchange at Powers Boulevard and Airport Road, which will cause changes in traffic patterns, starting on Wednesday, Feb. 25. According to CDOT, both of the new bridges at Airport Road over Powers will be opened in the diverging diamond interchange that is being constructed. Some ramps are not fully constructed, and detours will be required for certain turns. The detours will be as follows for the Southbound Powers off-ramp to Airport Road: Southbound Powers Boulevard traffic headed to westbound Airport Road must exit at the new ramp. Making a right turn at the old Powers Boulevard and Airport Road intersection will not be possible. Southbound Powers Boulevard drivers headed to eastbound Airport Road are encouraged to use the new ramp. This is the most direct way to enter the west gate of Peterson Space Force Base. The existing single southbound left-turn lane at Airport Road will remain open at this time. Courtesy: Colorado Department of Transportation Detours for eastbound Airport Road to northbound Powers will be: Eastbound Airport Road drivers headed to northbound Powers Boulevard will cross over Powers Boulevard on a new bridge and turn left to enter the new ramp Courtesy: Colorado Department of Transportation Eastbound Airport Road to southbound Powers will be as follows: The existing Airport Road alignment between Troy Hill Road and Powers Boulevard will permanently close, requiring a temporary detour for eastbound Airport Road drivers turning right onto southbound Powers Boulevard Eastbound drivers will cross over Powers Boulevard and turn right onto Airport Road to approach Powers Boulevard from the east. (This is the orange route on the map below) The detour route is approximately one mile Northbound Powers to westbound Airport Road will be as follows: The existing Airport Road alignment between Troy Hill Road and Powers Boulevard will permanently close, requiring a temporary detour for northbound Powers Boulevard drivers turning left onto westbound Airport Road Northbound drivers will turn right instead of left at the existing traffic signal, follow Airport Road for approximately 1/4-mile, and turn left at the signal to cross over Powers Boulevard. (This is the dashed blue route on the map below) The detour route is approximately one mile Courtesy: Colorado Department of Transportation According to CDOT, all other traffic patterns will remain the same. Drivers are asked to slow down and use caution in work zones. Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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