8th Street eastbound frontage road to reopen on Tuesday Major traffic shift coming over Fountain Creek bridge on Tuesday eveningThe eastbound frontage road from 8th Street to Highway 24 will reopen beginning Tuesday, March 3. Travelers should expect the road to open at 7 p.m., and motorists traveling on northbound 8th Street will see a major traffic shift over the Fountain Creek bridge.The center lanes of the bridge will close so crews can continue bridge rehabilitation. Northbound traffic will have one open lane across the bridge, while southbound traffic will have two open lanes. The new multi-use sidewalk on the east side of the bridge will also open as part of this traffic shift. This phase of construction is expected to last 2-3 weeks.Additionally, crews will continue to drill to locate utilities under 8th Street just south of the bridge. Drivers may experience occasional short-duration lane closures in both directions. Extra caution is advised while traveling through the work zone.Access to local businesses will remain open and clearly always marked. Please stay alert for workers and equipment, particularly on the Fountain Creek bridge, where construction will be occurring between northbound and southbound lanes.For more information on the…

Hancock Expressway at Circle Drive closing for four weeks
Starting on Monday, Feb. 16, Hancock Expressway at Circle Drive will close for approximately four weeks for bridge work related to the Circle Drive Bridges project.Northbound travelers can use South Circle Drive and westbound Highway 24, while southbound travelers can use eastbound Highway 24 and East Fountain Boulevard to access Academy Boulevard. This work is weather-dependent, and the schedule may change. Street signage and the project hotline (719-428-7090) will reflect the latest schedule information.   For more information about the Circle Drive Bridges project visit ColoradoSprings.gov/CircleDrBridges. People can also call 719-428-7090 or email connect@CircleDriveBridges with questions.   
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South Academy Boulevard ramp to Milton Proby Parkway to close starting Monday
The southbound South Academy Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound Milton Proby Parkway will close at 6 a.m. on Monday, January 26. The closure allows for water and drainage utility upgrades in the area. This closure will be in place approximately until the end of May. This schedule depends on weather and is subject to change.Motorists should use Hancock Expressway to connect to eastbound Milton Proby Parkway. From Milton Proby Parkway, continue east to access Colorado Springs Airport via the designated detour route.This project is funded by voters through the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA). It is the first major rebuild of South Academy Boulevard since it opened in 1969. The north section was completed in late 2024. For more information or to sign up for newsletter or text updates, please visit ColoradoSprings.gov/AcademyBlvdImprovements. 
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Colorado Springs Airport to Open Global Entry Enrollment Center Jan. 13 Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is pleased to announce the opening of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Global Entry Enrollment Center in Olympic City, USA, on Jan. 13.Global Entry is a CBP Trusted Traveler Program that provides expedited processing for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Applicants undergo rigorous and recurring background checks and must complete an in-person interview prior to enrollment.“We are excited to have a Global Entry Enrollment Center here at Colorado Springs Airport—another way we make travel easier for our community and visitors,” said Alex Kovacs, director of aviation. “With our new international service to Cancun on Southwest Airlines and more destinations on the horizon, Global Entry offers travelers a faster, more streamlined experience with Customs and Border Protection.”Global Entry is one of four Department of Homeland Security Trusted Traveler Programs designed to enhance security and streamline screening for preapproved members. The program improves efficiency at land, air and sea ports of entry into the U.S., as well as at Preclearance locations worldwide. Global Entry currently serves more than 10 million members.Conditionally approved applicants are encouraged to visit the…

Colorado Springs Airport Introduces FlyMyAirport Colorado Springs Airport (COS) has introduced FlyMyAirport™, a new widget on COS’s website that makes planning trips from COS simpler than ever. Passengers can search for and book flights, compare prices, and explore travel options through the booking portal at flycos.com. By narrowing the search to display the best flight options to and from COS, it streamlines the planning process and ensures a hassle-free experience for travelers who want to make the most of their trip to and from Colorado. 

“We are happy to introduce this accessible and easy-to-use service that allows passengers to quickly find the best travel options exclusively from COS,” said Colorado Springs Airport Aviation Director Alex Kovacs. “FlyMyAirport™ is a solution that enhances the overall shopping experience by providing a seamless and efficient way to plan and book flights from COS to anywhere in the world. It also helps the airport team better understand the demand of our community for non-stop flights to desired destinations.”FlyMyAirport™ allows travelers to explore COS’ hundreds of destinations available on a nonstop or one-stop basis with ease. Travelers can see which…