Traffic Signal Upgrades in Broomfield, Boulder & Jefferson Counties

About the Project

In April 2019, crews began modernizing 35 traffic signals on US 287, Colorado Highway 7 and CO 128 in Broomfield, Boulder and Jefferson counties. Work included:

  • removing and replacing outdated signal-controller cabinets and fiber optic cable;
  • installing new vehicle detectors, conflict monitors and closed circuit televisions; and
  • upgrading the communications at the intersection from serial to ethernet.

In addition to improving safety, the upgrades will help improve real-time traffic monitoring.

Phase 4 (Current Phase)

Beginning March 2, 2020, CDOT and contract partner Interface Communications will begin modernizing traffic signals at 46 intersections along Interstate 70, US 40, US 6, CO 93, CO 72, CO 177, and CO 7. As part of CDOT’s Whole System Whole Safety initiative, this project will improve safety by adding new traffic detection to improve real-time traffic monitoring. Enhancements for the $2.35M project include:

  • Removing and replacing outdated signal controller cabinets and fiber optic cable.
  • Installing new vehicle detectors, conflict monitors, closed circuit televisions.
  • Upgrading the communications at the intersection from serial to ethernet.

Project Facts

  • Cost: $1.8 million
  • Contractor: Interface Communications 
  • Timeline: April 2019-early Spring 2021
  • Location: US 287, CO 7, 70, US 40, US 6, CO 93, CO 72,
    CO 177, and CO 7 and CO 128

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Schedule & Traffic Impacts

  • Expect single-lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.
  • Expect shoulder closures from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  • Crews will work on two intersections at a time at the following locations:

Phase I-3 

CO 128/120th Avenue

  • McCaslin Boulevard
  • Indiana Street, Ridge Parkway
  • Eldorado Boulevard
  • Simms Street
  • Interlocken Loop at Network Parkway, Interlocken Parkway, and Airport Way/ Interlocken Boulevard.

US 287/112th Street

  • West Midway Boulevard
  • 6th Avenue 10th Avenue
  • Miramonte Boulevard
  • Northwest Parkway Eastbound Ramp/ Dillion Road
  • Northwest Parkway Westbound Ramp/ Dillion Road
  • Campus Drive/South Point Drive
  • CO 42/Empire Road
  • Public Road

US 287/107th Street

  • South Boulder Road

CO 7/Baseline Road

  • US 287 Crossing Drive
  • Carr Avenue 11th Street
  • Public Road/City Park Gough Avenue
  • School Crossing 119th Street County Line Road
  • Lowell Boulevard/Bonanza Drive Vista Parkway
  • Mountain View Boulevard
  • Sheridan Parkway
  • Huron Street West
  • Huron Street East

CO 7/Baseline Road (Exit 229)

  • Interstate 25 Southbound Ramp
  • I-25 Northbound Ramp

Phase 4

CO 72 from MP 0.2 to MP 6.27, MP 10.66, and MP 265

  • CO 93
  • Ward Rd. & 44th Ave.
  • Ward Rd. & I-70 WB Ramp
  • Ward Rd. & 48th Ave./Frontage Rd.
  • Ward Rd. & 52nd Ave.
  • Ward Rd. & 58th Ave.
  • Ward Rd. & 64th Ave.
  • 64th Ave. & Yank Way
  • 64th Ave. & DeFrame St. Wyndham Park Dr.
  • 64th Ave. & Eldridge St.
  • 64th Ave. & Gardenia St.
  • 64th Ave. & CO 72/Indiana St.
  • Indiana St. & 72nd Ave.
  • Indiana St. & 80th Ave.
  • Indiana St. & 86th Pkwy

CO 93 from MP 0.67 to MP 6.27

  • Iowa Dr.
  • Golden Gate canyon Rd.
  • 58th Ave.
  • 64th Pkwy
  • West Gate Rd.
  • CO 128

CO 7 at MP 62

  • Baseline Rd. & Carr Ave.
  • Baseline Rd. & 111th St.

I-70 from MP 258 to MP 265

  • EB Ramp & US 40
  • WB Ramp & US 40
  • EB Ramp & 44th Ave.

US 40 from MP 271 to MP 286

  • Hogback Park-n-Ride
  • Colfax Ave & Rooney Rd./Heritage Rd.

US 6 from MP 260 to MP 274

  • C470/Johnson Rd.
  • Jefferson County Pkwy/Heritage Rd.
  • CO 58/CO 93
  • CO119

CO 177 from MP 0.10 to MP 21 and MP 261

  • University Blvd & C-470 EB Ramp
  • University Blvd & C-470 WB Ramp
  • University Blvd & County Line Rd.
  • University Blvd & Otero Ave.
  • University Blvd & Dry Creek Rd.
  • University Blvd & Easter Pl/Easter Ave.
  • University Blvd & Easter Ave.
  • University Blvd & Arapahoe Rd.
  • University Blvd & Josephine Way/Goodson Rec Center
  • University Blvd & Orchard Rd.
  • University Blvd & Cherry Hills Fire Station
  • University Blvd & Belleview Ave.
  • University Blvd & Quincy Ave.
  • University Blvd & Cherry Hills C.C.
  • University Blvd & US-285/Hampden Ave.