The Milton E. Proby Construction Project:

Ames Construction Inc. in coordination with the City of Colorado Springs and PPRTA broke ground in May of this year on this long awaited project. Once completed, Colorado Springs will have the highly anticipated east-west connection to and from the Colorado Springs Airport. The new expressway between Academy Boulevard and Powers Boulevard will create a two-mile stretch of a four lane highway with a flyover improving access for north and southbound Academy traffic.

This project is being funded by the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority.  Voters passed a one percent sales tax in 2004 that will fund this 55.4 million dollar project. The extension of Milton E. Proby Parkway is named in honor of Milton E. Proby who was a pastor at St. John Baptists Church in Colorado Springs for 48 years. Proby, also known for his work as a civil rights leader, passed away in 2006. For more information about the history of the project go to the drop down menu at the top of the screen under the ABOUT tab.

Artist Rendering of Completed Project

 

 Milton E. Proby Parkway Substantially Complete:

The Milton E. Proby Parkway Team would like to take this opportunity to updte the final progress on this long-awaited improvement project.  The roadway is now in its final design posted mile per hour speed limits.  The speed limit on Academy Boulevard is posted at 45 miles per hour.  The speed limit on Milton E. Proby Parkway is posted at 55 miles per hour.  Please watch for landscape crews along Milton Proby Parkway as work crews are now completeing the final "greening" of the project.  Your continued cooperation and patience is appreciated. 

 

 Click here to view the August 2011 Newsletter

 

More Photos on the Construction Update Page

Aerial Photos taken on  Monday, October 17, 2011

New Flyover Bridge over Academy Blvd. 

 

 

Project at 95% Completion