Galley Road closing for eight months beginning Monday

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Galley Road will be closed for eight months starting Monday, April 8, as crews replace a bridge in the area.

The City of Colorado Springs said the closure will be on Galley Road between East Miguel Street and Moffat Circle starting on Monday. The project will be to relocate utilities, replace a water pipeline and construct a new bridge.

The City said a detour will be in place for those traveling through the area:

  • West of the closure, eastbound travelers will be directed at North Murray Boulevard to turn either north (left) to Palmer Park Boulevard or south (right) to East Platte Avenue

  • East of the closure, westbound travelers will be directed at Wooten Road to turn either north (right) to Palmer Park Boulevard or south (left) to East Platte Avenue

Galley Road detour map
Courtesy: City of Colorado Springs

Properties adjacent to the work will still be accessible during the work. Customers for ENT Credit Union at 4545 Galley Road, should approach from the west, as access from the east will be closed. Access for businesses located at 4575 Galley Road will be from the east.

Galley Road is expected to remain closed through 2024.

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