The City of Colorado Springs Public Works Department has announced a delay in the completion of the Galley Road Bridge replacement project. The new estimated finish date is now set for spring 2026, moving from the previously planned timeline.
Officials cited several factors for the delay. Relocation of sensitive fiber optic lines took a year, significantly longer than the original three to four months anticipated. Additionally, early summer flooding and unexpected utility relocations further hindered progress despite efforts by contractors to speed up construction.
Due to ongoing work, Galley Road remains closed between East San Miguel Street and Moffat Circle. Drivers are advised to follow detour signs via North Murray Boulevard and Wooten Road to reach Palmer Park Boulevard or East Platte Avenue. Access for residents and businesses in the area continues, with specific directions for customers of ENT Credit Union at 4545 Galley Road (approach from the west) and businesses at 4575 Galley Road (access from the east).
A separate project—the Galley Road and Wooten Road Culvert Rehabilitation—is scheduled to begin in early 2026. This effort will not require a full road closure. Crews will repair the top of a concrete culvert built in 1970 as part of routine bridge maintenance, which aims to extend its lifespan and improve pedestrian safety with space for sidewalks and crossings.
“We certainly are sympathetic to travelers impacted by the Galley Road bridge replacement project,” said Richard Mulledy, City of Colorado Springs Public Works Director. “This project hasn’t gone as smoothly as we’d have liked due to factors outside our control.” Mulledy also noted that planning for upcoming projects includes steps to reduce travel disruptions.
City officials urge people not to drive or walk through the construction area due to safety concerns involving heavy equipment operating near the site.
The replacement bridge over West Fork Sand Creek will be about 20 feet wider than before, providing two travel lanes each way, a center turn lane, an eight-foot sidewalk on one side, a ten-foot sidewalk on the other, and a new pedestrian-activated signal at Homestead Trail. More details about the project can be found at www.ColoradoSprings.gov/galleybridge.
Key benefits include improved mobility during storm events by reducing water overtopping risks, enhanced safety through wider sidewalks and upgraded crossings, compliance with modern design standards, and increased canal capacity for high water events.
