Update: The intersection of North Academy Boulevard and Briargate Boulevard has reopened following the traffic accident Thursday morning. The details of the accident are still unknown. Previous coverage: The entire intersection of North Academy Boulevard and Briargate Boulevard is blocked following a traffic accident. Details about the accident are limited at this time but expect a heavy first responder presence on scene. The Colorado Springs Police Department is asking people to avoid the area. News5 has a crew on the way to the scene and will update this article as more information is learned. _______Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.