COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The upcoming Pikes Peak Regional Air Show will take place on Aug 17 and 18, with practice days on Aug 15 and 16.
Road closures and alternate routes will be in place from Aug 15 to 18. Traffic will be heavy while trying to get into the show, event organizers suggest arriving early to avoid missing performances.
Traffic Impacts:
Powers Blvd will be closed from Milton Proby to Fontaine Blvd during the following times:
- Thursday, Aug 15 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
- Friday, Aug 16 1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug 17 1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug 18 1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Southbound I-25 from Pueblo
- Continue north on I-25
- Take 132A towards Mesa Ridge Pkwy
- Continue straight onto CO-21 N (Powers Blvd)
- Turn right onto Peak Innovation Pkwy
- Continue straight and follow event parking signs and attendants
Northbound I-25 from Denver
- Continue south on I-25
- Take Exit 132 towards Mesa Ridge Pkwy
- Continue straight onto CO-21 N (Powers Blvd)
- Turn right onto Peak Innovation Pkwy
- Continue straight and follow event parking signs and attendants
Southbound Powers
- Continue south on Powers Blvd
- Continue straight through Powers and Milton Proby
- Take a left onto Grinnell Blvd or continue straight to make a left turn at Peak Innovation
- Follow event parking signs and attendants
Northbound Powers
- Continue north on Powers Blvd
- Turn right onto Peak Innovation Pkwy
- Continue straight and follow event parking signs and attendants
Southbound Marksheffel
- Continue south on Marksheffel Rd
- Take a right onto Bradley Rd
- Take a right on CO-21 N (Powers Blvd)
- Turn right onto Peak Innovation Pkwy
- Continue straight and follow event parking signs and attendants
For those looking to spectate the air show, parking lots will be limited to those with tickets to the event only. There is no parking on Milton E. Proby. The roads in the Business Park are for air show traffic only and will be heavily patrolled by the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).
The Colorado Springs Airport will remain open and operational during this time. Those looking to go to the airport should take the left-hand lane on Milton E. Proby Pkwy for easier access.
If you plan on traveling during this time, airport officials encourage you to arrive at least two hours before your flight is scheduled to depart.
The general admission for the show is sold out, you can learn more here.
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