CO 2 & CO 95 Safety Improvements

Project completed

Project Facts

  • Cost: $4.4 Million
  • Contractor: Lumin8
  • Timeline: May 2021 to August 2022
  • Location: 12 locations along Colorado Boulevard (CO 2) and Sheridan Boulevard (CO 95) in Jefferson and Denver Counties

About the Project

In mid-May 2021, the Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor Lumin8 will begin an intersection safety improvements project along Colorado and Sheridan Boulevards in Denver. The project will improve traffic flow and safety for motorists and pedestrians at 12 different intersections (see below for intersection details). The project includes bringing curb ramps to Americans with Disabilities (ADA) compliance, modernizing traffic signals, and installing raised medians at select locations.

Project Benefits

Upgrading traffic signals will improve the traveling experience for motorists and pedestrians

  • Bringing curb ramps to ADA compliance will increase safety for pedestrians
  • Raised medians help to decrease the rate and severity of car crashes and reduce vehicle speeds

Project Locations

  1. Colorado Blvd & Arizona Ave: Raised median installation
  2. Colorado Blvd & Kentucky Ave: Raised median installation
  3. Colorado Blvd & Bayaud Ave: Traffic signal improvements, ADA ramps
  4. Colorado Blvd & 1st Ave: Raised median installation, traffic signal improvements
  5. Sheridan Blvd & W 1st Ave: Traffic signal improvements, ADA ramps
  6. Sheridan Blvd & W 14th Ave: Traffic signal improvements, ADA ramps
  7. Sheridan Blvd & W 16th Ave: Raised median installation
  8. Sheridan Blvd & W 32nd Ave: Traffic signal improvements, ADA ramps
  9. Sheridan Blvd & W 38th Ave: Traffic signal improvements, ADA ramps
  10. Sheridan Blvd & W 44th Ave: Traffic signal improvements, ADA ramps
  11. Sheridan Blvd & W 46th Ave: Traffic signal improvements
  12. Sheridan Blvd & Wellington Parkway: Raised median installation

Work Schedule

  • Work is scheduled to begin in mid-May and continue through February 2022. However, these operations are weather and temperature dependent, and this schedule could change.

Traffic Impacts

  • Various single lane closures will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on
    Fridays.
  • Occasional night and weekend work is possible. Please visit the project website for weekly schedule information.
  • Sidewalks may be temporarily closed during construction. Pedestrian detours will be in place.
  • Please drive safely through the work zone when crews are present.