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CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY
October 2021
Construction begins on the new
Centennial Boulevard Extension

The Centennial Boulevard Extension project will provide connection between Fillmore Street and the Interstate 25 / Fontanero Street interchange. Portions of the corridor have been constructed, or partially constructed, through past developments and City projects. This new phase of the project completes the roadway connection. 
PSC July 2021
Safety is key as construction begins
The Centennial Boulevard Extension construction crew will begin mobilizing and preparing a variety of up-front activities as the project gets underway in October. 

Those activities include identifying and pre-ordering items with long lead times such as drainpipe, implementing erosion control measures, re-locating fiber optics and coordinating utility activity.
As the crew mobilizes, they will bring in a variety of heavy equipment, install temporary erosion preparation devices (CCMs) and remove existing pipe. (Note: CCMs are structural, vegetative or managerial practices used to treat, prevent or reduce water pollution). All these preparations continue to push the project forward.
Erosion control devices (CCMs) being used throughout the project construction site
Be Trail Wise
It is very important for the overall safety of the project that the public use only officially recognized trails and access those trails only at designated access points. Hikers and bicyclists are asked to please abide to signage. This is for personal safety as well as the safety of the construction workers for the project.

Advance Planning
The current world-wide shortage of goods and materials is affecting projects and businesses in a variety of ways. Raw materials and metals such as steel are in tight/short supply and in high demand over many industries.

For instance, roadway light poles, normally an in-stock item, today have a 12-week lead time as do most materials utilizing oxygen as part of their manufacturing process. Oxygen products currently are being prioritized to the medical industry due to the increase in Covid 19. Procurement and delivery of goods and services continue to pose challenges.
Ongoing Construction Impacts

  • There are no traffic impacts at this time due to construction activities.
  • Hikers, bicyclists and pedestrians are reminded to use only designated trails during construction.

Motorists are advised to take alternate routes as needed.
Background
The extension of Centennial Boulevard has been planned by the City of Colorado Springs for more than 30 years. The City reclassified the Centennial Boulevard extension as a four-lane minor arterial, through the City's 2001 Intermodal Transportation Plan. The $20 million project is being funded through the Pikes Peak Rural Transit Authority (PPRTA), approved by more than 80% of voters in the region. 

What to Expect
A four-lane road extension from the Centennial Boulevard / Fillmore Street intersection to the I-25 / Fontanero Street interchange. During the design process, the City engaged the community for input on landscaping, wall treatments, lighting, drainage, pedestrian crossings for access to the park and open space, a concrete sidewalk/multi-use path, and on-street bike lanes along both sides of Centennial Boulevard. 

The anticipated completion date for the project is Fall 2022.
Project Team
  • City of Colorado Springs Project Manager - Aaron Egbert
  • Engineering Consultant - AECOM Engineering
  • Construction - SEMA Construction
  • Public Information - Bachman pr
Stay in touch
Find more information about this project: ColoradoSprings.gov/CentennialBlvdExtension
Project Hotline: 719-626-3093

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