Airport/Academy Intersection Improvements   Project Description: The Airport Road and Academy Boulevard intersection configuration didn't meet current design standards and had been a high accident location. In 2003, the City applied for and received a competative, federally-funded Hazard Elimination and Safety grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation. Benefits of the finished project include improved safety for vehicles and pedestrians, better traffic flow, and reduced congestion. The Airport Road and Academy Boulevard intersectuion before construction begins. Click here to view the construction plan overview. Click here to watch a short video about this project. Improvements: Extended the southbound left turn lane on Academy Boulevard Improved the right turn lane from northbound Academy Boulevard to eastbound Airport Road Widened Airport Road to accommodate dual left turn lanes from Airport Road onto Academy Boulevard New traffic signals Upgrades to pedestrian ramps to meet ADA requirements Total construction cost: $500,000 paid by Hazard Elimination and Safety grant funds Project schedule: Construction began in May 2007 and finished in fall 2007. Web Site: www.SpringsGov.com - Transportation Education Project Phone: 719-385-5054 Project Manager: Andy Garton - City Engineering The intersection of Airport Road and Academy Boulevard before construction.