Photo Feature: Spine Road construction – June 2019

June 26, 2019 University Communications

Spine Road construction looking east
A view looking east on the new Spine Road being constructed between central and west campuses.

Crews from Mel-Ro Construction continue to make progress on the Spine Road that will connect the west and central areas of campus. Photos from the construction site were taken June 20, 2019.

The Spine Road is jointly funded by UCCS and the City of Colorado Springs through the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority. The road will allow campus traffic to move between the two areas of campus, alleviating traffic on Austin Bluffs Parkway and North Nevada Avenue. The 3,150 feet of new road will also allow a safer route for pedestrians and cyclists to move on campus. Campus shuttles are expected to run on faster timelines with the new road.

View of Spine Road near northern end.
View of the new Spine Road near the construction of the William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center.
Stormwater retention pond construction.
Crews work on the stormwater retention pond for the Spine Road project.
Stormwater drainage
Stormwater drainage is placed near the northern end of the Spine Road.
View of Spine Road looking south on the arroyo crossing.
View of Spine Road looking southeast on the arroyo crossing.
The arroyo crossing for the Spine Road.
The arroyo crossing for the Spine Road.
View of Spine Road looking north as it crosses the arroyo.
View of Spine Road looking north as it crosses the arroyo. The stakes with green flags mark the center of the road.
Construction equipment working on stormwater drainage.
A piece of construction equipment rests on the east side of Spine Road where new stormwater drainage is being installed.

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