The city is unveiling seven miles of new trails at Blodgett Open Space today in its southern area. The project includes bike-only segments, multi-use paths, a half-mile regional trail, and a new trailhead with 50 parking spaces — boosting recreation while restoring wildlife habitat.
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South Academy Boulevard will be closed Friday at 7 p.m. until noon Monday for waterline installation, affecting detours between Hancock Expressway and Astrozon Boulevard; additional closures for lane changes at the Astrozon-Academy intersection begin Monday, and bridge repairs on Pikes Peak Avenue will continue through October.
Colorado Springs Utilities will resume work on Thursday along Austin Bluffs Parkway to relocate electric infrastructure with lane closures between North Union Boulevard & Goldenrod Drive. Crews will work in the area until Fall 2026.
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