Powers Blvd Extension Update 2026: Bridge Construction, Flying Horse Detours, and What to Expect"

Inside the Powers Blvd Extension: 2026 Timeline & Jan 28 Public Open House Details 

The Powers Boulevard Extension project is moving into a critical new phase this week. For residents of Flying Horse and northern Colorado Springs, the long-planned "gap" between Highway 83 and Voyager Parkway is about to see major boots-on-the-ground activity.

Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming construction, the public open house, and how this multi-year project will reshape the northern corridor.

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📅 The Immediate Next Steps

The project is shifting from design to physical work. Early 2026 marks the beginning of several infrastructure milestones:

• Utility Relocation (February 2026): Starting next month, crews will begin relocating waterlines and other essential services to clear the path for the new alignment.

• Bridge Construction (Early 2026): Work begins on three key bridges that will allow Powers Boulevard to pass under existing neighborhood roads:

  • Flying Horse Club Drive Bridge

  • Ridgeline Drive Bridge

  • A new pedestrian bridge north of Flying Horse Club Drive.

• Mainline Paving (2027–2030): Once the bridges and utilities are set, the actual roadway (the "mainline") construction is scheduled to take place over the next three to four years.

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📢 Public Open House: Wednesday, Jan 28

If you live in the area, this is your best opportunity to see detour maps and ask the project team questions directly.

• When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• Where: Discovery Canyon Campus (1810 North Gate Blvd.)

• Topic: Timelines, construction detours, and noise mitigation updates.

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🚧 What to Expect: Traffic & Noise

Living through a major highway extension requires some patience. Here is the current plan for local access:

• Flying Horse Club Drive: Will remain open throughout construction, though traffic will be shifted into a two-way detour (one lane each way).

• Ridgeline Drive: This road will face a full closure during its bridge construction phase. The city has promised advance notice before the closure begins.

• Noise Mitigation: A 3D noise study is ongoing. If noise levels are projected to exceed 66 decibels or increase by 10+ decibels, the city will evaluate the feasibility of noise barriers or berms.

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📈 The Long-Term Outlook

While construction poses a short-term headache, the extension completes a vision first approved in 1997. By 2030, Powers Boulevard (State Highway 21) will serve as a full north-south expressway, offering:

• Faster Commutes: Direct access from Hwy 83 to I-25 (via Exit 155).

• Traffic Relief: Significant reduction in "cut-through" traffic on neighborhood streets and parallel routes like InterQuest and Northgate.

• Connectivity: Improved access to the Northgate and InterQuest entertainment and retail districts.

Important Links for Residents:

• Official City Project Page – The primary source for maps and schedule changes.

• KKTV News Coverage – Recent video update on the project kickoff.

• PPRTA Project Details – Background on funding and the Voyager Parkway interchange.

  
  

  
  
  

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